Adoption and name changes are deeply meaningful legal processes that formalize family relationships and identity. Whether you are growing your family through adoption or seeking a legal name change for yourself or your child, having experienced legal guidance can help ensure the process is handled correctly and efficiently.

Adoption creates a permanent legal parent-child relationship and involves strict statutory requirements under Texas law. We guide families through each stage of the adoption process, from initial filings through finalization, while ensuring compliance with the Texas Family Code. Stepparent adoptions are among the most common adoption cases in Texas and often involve the termination of a biological parent’s rights. Typically, courts will require an adoption evaluation, a criminal history check, and an attorney ad litem be appointed to ensure the adoption is in the child’s best interest. We help navigate both the termination and adoption process efficiently and with sensitivity.

Texas law allows adult adoptions in certain circumstances. We assist clients seeking to formalize long-standing familial relationships.

A legal name change allows an individual or child to formally change their name through a court order. Texas law provides procedures for both adult and minor name changes in certain circumstances. When attempting to get a name change for an adult, there are certain requirements that must be met. The attorneys at Pittman & Henderson Law Firm can guide you through each and every step.

Our firm represents clients throughout Texas in adoption and name change matters, providing attentive counsel and clear direction at every step.