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With more than 30 years of experience, Robert H. Klima is recognized as one of the most qualified adoption attorneys in Virginia. He has been a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys since shortly after it was founded in 1989. Mr. Klima has helped to draft many of Virginia’s adoption laws and has written and spoken on the subject. He is recognized for his work in parental placement adoptions, agency adoptions, interstate adoptions, step parent adoptions, foster parent adoptions and contested adoptions.

Adoption laws are complex and it is important that people receive qualified legal representation. The laws are intended to protect the interests of adoptive parents, birth parents and children.

Many types of adoptions do not require an in office appointment.  Information may be exchanged by phone, fax or e-mail.   Mr. Klima is always available, however, to meet with clients in his Manassas or Fairfax offices. Call Mr. Klima at 800.747.8783 to discuss your case, or if you prefer, to schedule an appointment. Or, e-mail Mr. Klima directly.

Thirty Years Experience and More Than 700 Successful Adoptions

Robert H. Klima has handled more than 700 successful adoptions since beginning the practice of law in 1978. He represents clients throughout Virginia, including Prince William, Fauquier, Loudoun, Stafford, Warren, Frederick, Arlington and Fairfax Counties, and the Cities of Alexandria and Winchester.  In addition, because of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Klima has been called upon to try contested adoption cases thoughout the Commonwealth.

Contact the offices of Robert H. Klima in Manassas and Fairfax, Virginia, to discuss your adoption legal needs. Mr. Klima is available to assist you with:

• Step Parent Adoptions: When a parent has remarried and would like his or her new spouse to adopt the child or children.
• Foster Parent Adoptions
• Parental Placement Adoptions: When a birth parent chooses the adoptive family directly.
• Agency Adoptions: When the child has been placed with the adoptive family by either a private agency or a Department of Social Services.
• Interstate Adoptions: When a child is being placed for adoption across state laws, the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children must be complied with.
• Readoption: When a child has been adopted in a foreign country, a Virginia Order of Adoption and birth certificate may be obtained.
• Contested Adoptions: Virginia allows a court to grant an adoption if a birth parent does not consent, when the court finds the consent to be withheld contrary to the best interests of the child.

Helping You Protect What Matters Most

Building your family through adoption is one of the most important experiences you will have. It is crucial that the legal process be handled correctly by a knowledgeable and experienced adoption attorney.

Learn more by visiting our adoption information practice center.

To discuss your adoption questions or your adoption case, call 800.747.8783 or e-mail Mr. Klima.