“What it does not require is colorblindness or “post-racialism” or “racelessness” — if you are choosing not to see your child as Black, the message you are sending is that you value your child only if you strip away something that is integral to her identity, her existence and her sense of self. We will internalize that message, because you are our parents.”
As a Black woman raised by White parents, I have some advice for potential adopters. by Rebecca Carroll
Hancock Law Firm is closed today in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Thank you to our heroic veterans who have served our nation with bravery, courage, and honor — and their families, whose supporting role in the lives of our servicemembers and veterans is so important.
Happy Veteran’s Day!
In 2019, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day to honor the men and women putting their lives on the line. We believe our first responders deserve to be honored every day. Thank you for all you do for our community!!Ps- it’s National chocolate day too! Two awesome reasons to celebrate!
This hotel makes fraps and has beautiful sunrise views.
Excited to be here for Contested Adoption & Litigation Strategies and the Florida Adoption Council meetings for the rest of the week!
Adoption Day! After 3,650+ days!
Happy Adoption Day to the sweetest clients!
They made official what has been in their hearts all along. Some things are really worth the wait.
After 3,650+ days of love, they share the same name.
We are honored to play a part in their family’s story.
Another new family today! Adoption work is the best! 
The firm that dives together thrives together, right? Congratulations to our Paralegal, Cammi, on earning her scuba certification! Check out our Who We Are page to learn more about our awesome paralegal and the rest of our team members.
Help us wish our founding attorney, Autumn N. Hancock, a Happy Birthday!
She is a diligent and dedicated Attorney, Mediator, Guardian ad Litem.
She is a hard working advocate and we are so glad she’s on our team.
Happy Birthday, Autumn!
ADOPTION TRIAL UPDATE:
As many of our followers and clients know, Autumn spent the past 6 weeks deep into trial preparations and spent the end of August in trial on a very contested termination of parental rights and adoption case.
Today we receive the ruling and… WE WON!!
Our clients won the final adoption of their son and daughter, who they’ve raised for nearly 6 years (about 85% of their lives), and the biological father’s parental rights are terminated.
Autumn worked tirelessly on this case – 18+ hour days – late nights and early mornings. She believes that these children are in the right place.
To say this was a huge win is an understatement – and the best result for these 2 kiddos!
It has been an honor to play a role in this formal creation of this beautiful family!
On August 7, we celebrated the end of our 7th year serving Florida families.
Each year at this time, we pause to reflect and to remember that the passion that drives us each day is to make a difference in our community, one child at a time and one family at a time.
None of this would be possible without YOU, our clients and supporters.
You have entrusted us with your adoptions, your mediations, your family law cases, and all your legal needs throughout these seven years. And, you’ve shared us with your families and friends.
We are truly grateful for you and honored to be a small part of your story!
