Ohio Adoption Attorney

Recipient of the 2005 Congressional “Angels in Adoption” Award

Changing the Lives of Children

Thomas Taneff always tells people, “Adoption is the gift of life.” At the Law Office of Thomas Taneff, the mission of our adoption services is to find loving, nurturing homes for children. Both birth mothers and prospective adoptive parents play critical roles in this process. A birth mother placing her child for adoption is making the ultimate sacrifice by offering a new life to her child. Prospective adoptive parents open their hearts and homes to such children - providing them with the safety and security they may not otherwise have.

Angels in Adoption

Each year members of Congress can nominate one of their constituents for the Angels in Adoption Program. Award recipients are recognized for their work and dedication to children and families. In 2005, Thomas Taneff was nominated by Congressman Pat Tiberi and was one of 190 people who received the “Angels in Adoption” Award for his nearly two decades of excellence and commitment to the adoption process.

Birth Mothers

Thomas Taneff considers prospective birth mothers the ultimate heroes. Because of their selfless acts, children will grow up in loving and caring homes and enjoy care and opportunities they otherwise may never have had.

If you are a young woman living anywhere in Ohio and considering placing your child for adoption, contact our office anytime of the day or night to talk with us about how we can help you be sure that your child grows up in a wonderful home with devoted, loving adoptive parents.

We respect, honor and understand the individual needs of each birth mother. You can have as much or as little involvement in choosing the prospective adoptive parents for your baby as you wish. Our list of prospective adoptive parents is carefully screened so you can find just the right family for your baby.

You can select the type of adoption that best satisfies your needs. An open adoption, closed adoption, or something in between can be arranged.

Birth mothers pay no costs. We can help arrange for your medical care and counseling.

Your Child Will Be Taken Care Of

At the Law Office of Thomas Taneff birth mothers can be sure that the prospective adoptive parents we represent have been extensively investigated for any criminal history, psychological instabilities, medical problems, or any other issues that would prevent them from providing a loving, safe, stable home for your child. We work with birth mothers to review the families available and you can determine with whom to place your child.

Adoptive Parents

Thomas Taneff understands the emotional plight of prospective adoptive parents. Many have tried for years to have babies of their own. They yearn to share their love and lives with children. The decision to adopt a child is one of the most important you will ever make. The adoption process that follows can be an emotional roller coaster. However, Thomas Taneff has helped nearly 2000 adoption cases, helping countless couples realize their dreams of adopting babies.

Private Adoption

Thomas Taneff is a private adoption attorney. He can assist prospective adoptive parents to locate a baby or assist parents to adopt a child they have already selected. In addition, a private adoption attorney can provide certain safeguards and advantages that an adoption agency can’t. Typically a private adoption is quicker than an agency adoption. In addition, in a private adoption, the birth parents rights are terminated in probate court. With an agency adoption, that process takes place outside of the courtroom and the agency may not provide the birth mother with a lawyer. This is a safeguard you should have! At the Law Office of Thomas Taneff, we have nearly twenty years of experience in the adoption process, thus providing prospective adoptive parents and birth mothers with the guidance needed to make sure each finalized adoption is legally secure.

Adoption Services

Thomas Taneff adoption services include:

• Private Adoption
• Stepparent Adoption
• Inter-State Adoption
• Foster Parent Adoption
• International Adoption
• Grandparent Adoption
• Single Parent Adoption

A former Probate Court Magistrate whose job it was to rule on adoptions, Thomas Taneff can now help your family through the adoption process.

Our law firm serves clients throughout the state of Ohio, specifically the Columbus metro area, including Franklin County, Delaware County, Knox County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Pickaway County, Madison County, and Union County in probate and estate administration.  In adoption law matters we serve the entire state of Ohio.

Thomas Taneff
600 South High Street, Suite 201
Columbus, Ohio  43215
Phone: (614) 241-2181
Fax: (614) 241-2160
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Our law firm serves clients throughout the state of Ohio, specifically the Columbus metro area, including Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Grove City, Hilliard, and Upper Arlington, as well as Franklin County, Delaware County, Knox County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Pickaway County, Madison County, and Union County in probate and estate administration. In adoption law matters we serve the entire State of Ohio.