What Happens When You Contact Kirsh & Kirsh About Adoption

By: Grant Kirsh

Picking up the phone to talk to an adoption attorney can feel scary. We hear it all the time from birth mothers: I was so nervous, but it turned out to be so much easier than I imagined. If fear or embarrassment is holding you back, this post is for you.

At Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C., we have welcomed Indiana birth mothers for nearly 50 years. We are a family-run Indiana law firm, not a national adoption agency, and we promise that reaching out to us is nothing to be afraid of. We are all very friendly and completely understand where you are. This is a judgement free zone.

Do I Have to Meet in Person?

No. You do not have to meet in person initially to give your baby up for adoption. Many birth mothers handle everything in the beginning by phone, text, email, and video. If you would feel more comfortable doing it this was, that is completely fine. We work around what makes you comfortable. We can postpone any in person meetings until later in the process.

What If I Work Full Time?

Many birth mothers work full time, from 8 to 5 or other schedules. That is no problem at all. We work around your schedule. We can talk evenings, during breaks, by text, whatever fits your life. You do not have to take time off work to make an adoption plan. This is why we answer our phones 24/7/365. We are also available to speak and meet with you after hours or on the weekend.

What Actually Happens When I Reach Out?

When you call or text, we simply listen. We want to understand your situation and answer your questions. There is no pressure, no pushy sales pitch, no judgment. We explain your options, including parenting, and we let you decide what feels right.

You are in good hands. With nearly 50 years and over 5,000 private newborn adoptions, we know how to support you with care and experience. And our services are 100% free to you. You will never pay us anything.

Why Do You Offer Birth Mothers Their Own Attorney and Counseling?

Because you deserve someone whose only job is to look out for you. We were the first adoption professionals in Indiana to offer birth mothers their own independent attorney, separate from the adoptive family, paid for by the adoptive family. We also make sure you have access to counseling, which is covered 100% by the adoptive family.

We do this because we believe an adoption done right protects the birth mother at every step. It is part of what sets us apart.

I Missed My Appointment and I Am Embarrassed. Can I Reach Out Again?

Yes, absolutely, and please do. There is nothing to be embarrassed about. Life happens. Appointments get missed. We would be glad to hear from you again, no questions asked, no judgment. We know this is an emotional and difficult time, and we understand completely. Just reach back out whenever you are ready. We will be here.

There Is No Obligation, Ever

Reaching out does not commit you to anything. You can ask questions, gather information, and take all the time you need. If you decide to parent, we will respect that. If you decide on adoption, we will walk with you every step of the way.

Whether you are in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Hammond, Gary, Muncie, Lafayette, Terre Haute, Kokomo, Anderson, or Greenwood, we are here for you, and we are easy to talk to.

Call or text us at 800-333-5736. Visit us at IndianaAdoption.com. Everything is free and confidential.

About the Author
Grant Kirsh is a second-generation adoption attorney and owner of Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C., a family law firm in Indianapolis, Indiana that has been serving Indiana families since 1981. Grant graduated from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in 2013 and has personally handled nearly 3,000 foster care adoptions and his law firm has handled over 5,000 private newborn adoptions. He practices all forms of domestic adoption, with a deep personal commitment to expectant mothers considering adoption in Indiana and Indiana’s foster care system and the families and children it serves.