My Choice Adoptions - Tallahassee, FL

Compassionate Legal Adoption Services in Tallahassee

My Choice Adoptions is a unique adoption entity in Tallahassee, Florida, that functions as both a licensed child-placing agency and a law firm. It is the practice of The Law Office of Melanie B. Coats, a dedicated adoption attorney who has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2003. This dual structure allows them to offer the comprehensive support of an agency-including counseling and birth mother advocacy-backed by the legal authority and expertise of an experienced attorney. Whether you are an expectant mother considering an adoption plan or a family hoping to adopt, My Choice Adoptions provides a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore your options. If you need to find a lawyer who can handle both the emotional and legal complexities of adoption, Melanie Coats and her team are the ideal choice.

A Full-Service Approach

Unlike traditional law firms that may only handle the paperwork, My Choice Adoptions offers a holistic service model. Their practice includes:

• Birth Mother Advocacy: providing emotional support, financial assistance for living expenses (as allowed by Florida law), and counseling to expectant mothers.
• Private Adoptions: Facilitating the legal transfer of parental rights in a private, confidential setting.
• Agency Adoptions: Matching children with vetted adoptive families through their licensed agency program.
• Legal Finalization: Handling all court filings and hearings to ensure the adoption is legally secure.
• Interstate Adoptions (ICPC): Navigating the complex regulations when adoptive parents and birth parents live in different states.

Your Choice, Your Plan

The firm operates on the philosophy that every adoption plan should be unique. They empower birth mothers to choose the adoptive family and determine the level of openness they desire, whether open, semi-open, or closed. Melanie Coats and her staff, including birth parent advocates, work tirelessly to ensure that all parties feel respected and heard. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, they are driven by a mission to help children find forever families rather than profit. They offer support 24/7 to expectant mothers, proving that their commitment goes beyond standard business hours. Hire a lawyer who understands that adoption is a journey of the heart as well as the law.

North Tallahassee Location

The agency is located on Sharer Road in North Tallahassee, near North Monroe Street and I-10. This location offers a discreet and comfortable setting for meetings, away from the busy downtown courts. My Choice Adoptions combines the warmth of a supportive agency with the rigor of a top-tier law firm.