Home Studies
Empowering Families: Expert Home Studies for Adoption and Custody
Building a brighter future for your family starts here. At Benson Legal Services, we understand the complexities and joys of adoption and custody. Our expert home studies are designed to guide you through the process with compassion, care, and precision.
Our team of experienced professionals will work closely with you to create a personalized home study that meets your unique needs and circumstances. We'll help you navigate the process with confidence, ensuring that you're prepared for the journey aheadAn adoption home study is a comprehensive assessment of a home to determine if the home is appropriate for adoption. In private adoptions, it's a critical step in the process, as it helps ensure that your home is a safe and nurturing environment for children. Many adoption agencies are charging $1500 or more for these reports. Our home studies are conducted by experienced social workers and attorneys who will:
CUSTODY
A home study in a custody case serves a different purpose--if a custody homestudy is requested, a party in the custody case has concerns about another party's home. These home studies are usually looking for specific issues identified in the custody case. Although a custody case is often adversarial, our office works hard to treat each client as an individual and not carry any assumptions based on the other party's claims.
We give each study individual attention to make sure objective and trustworthy results are acheived.
- Experienced social workers and attorneys with a deep understanding of adoption and custody law
- A compassionate and non-judgmental approach to home studies
- Personalized attention and support to ensure your unique needs are met
- A commitment to helping you build a strong and loving family
money, money, money
Our homestudies range from $500-$950. Cost is determined by the number of collaterals requested, location of the home, and number of people residing in the home among other factors.
time is precious
In Pennsylvania, it can take anywhere from 5 - 15 months to obtain a custody order, depending on various factors.
Child-Led Custody Solutions is a process that aims to have a child-centered custody agreement ready to present to the court within
3 - 5 months--all without the need to step foot in the courtroom!
we all need a village
Families have as many opinions as they do members, and a custody order often impacts more than just the parents and child. We know that Aunt Millie, Grandpa Chris, and Cousin Charlene all have opinions about what can work for their family, and CLCS believes those key family members can--and should--have a say! We include whoever you'd like in the process to ensure a fully-supported, realistic agreement everyone can get behind.
it's in the details
Traditional custody orders are standard, cookie-cutter, not taking into account the ins and outs of everyday life with your family. Courts have limited time to hear your concerns and can't consider every detail.
When the child is at the center of a custody agreement, everyone is focused on what matters most, and as your child grows and changes, we will be there to help discover the best way to change your child-led agreement.
