What are the different types of adoptions in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, there are several types of adoptions, including:

(1)  adoptions facilitated by social service agencies;

(2)  private adoptions facilitated by adoption attorneys; 

(3)  adoptions facilitated by the South Dakota Department of Social Services;

(4)  interstate adoptions;

(5)  international adoptions;

(6)  adult adoptions; and

(7)  stepparent adoptions.

About Swier Law Firm's Adoption Law Practice

Swier Law Firm has an active adoption law practice and provides representation for both South Dakota and out-of-state adoptions. Our law firm represents clients with the following adoption issues:

  • South Dakota Adoptions
  • Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
  • Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
  • Open Adoptions
  • Adoption Subsidy Benefits

Contact Swier Law Firm to learn more about how we can help you with your adoption case.

Brooke Swier Schloss
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Family Law and Estate Planning attorney helping families across South Dakota plan and protect their loved ones