09/25/2026
Associate Marissa Richardson obtained a life-changing result for a client! Marissa was hired by a stepmother seeking to protect and legally adopt her 10-year-old stepson. This included representation in a deeply contested termination of parental rights and adoption trial. Contested adoption and termination cases carry a high evidentiary burden and require navigating complex statutory frameworks to protect a child's safety.
In an intense trial, Marissa successfully proved her case! The judge officially ordered the biological mother's parental rights terminated and granted the adoption. This young boy finally has the safe, stable, and permanent home he deserves. Thanks to Marissa's zealous advocacy, this family is protected and whole!