In 2022, my husband and I found ourselves in need of a lawyer well versed in Arizona guardianship laws. Our 14-year-old granddaughter and her new son Charlie had lived with us for eight months after his birth before returning to Oklahoma in March. They very quickly became wards of the Oklahoma Department of Health Services and were in separate foster homes. Through several referrals, we engaged Justin Fernstrom. His knowledge of the court system here and dogged persistence in representing us was beyond reassuring. We prevailed seven months later and brought Charlie back to Arizona. In July of 2024, we again engaged Justin to finalize Charlie’s adoption. This child is now safe with us. We will forever be in debt to Justin and his team for all their advice, handholding, and professionalism. We wholeheartedly recommend him and his team for any issues involving child custody and adoption.
-Vicki, Gary, and Charlie
Why Choose Us
Justin Fernstrom has over 15 years of experience in child welfare law—including serving as an Assistant Attorney General handling DCS cases involving dependency, severance, and adoption.
Experience in Adoption and Child Welfare Law
We take time to understand your goals, clarify your options, and build a strategy that reflects your unique situation.
Justin has represented nearly every party in these proceedings, including foster parents, relatives, legal guardians, children, as well as biological parents defending the termination of their rights.
Strategic, Personalized Representation
Our team is known for professionalism, diligence, and integrity—both in and out of the courtroom.
Professionalism and Courtroom Credibility
Our focus is always on the child's best interests, ensuring a stable, loving, and permanent future.
Dedicated Child-Centered Approach
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EverHome Adoptions made our adoption journey so much smoother. Their team was really kind and very knowledgeable.
Elsie G.
Facing a DCS case was incredibly stressful, but Justin and his team provided clear, honest guidance. We felt truly supported and informed, ultimately achieving the best possible outcome for our family.
Maria P.
Honestly, I was so lost trying to figure out how to adopt my grandkids. EverHome Adoptions just made everything click. They really cared and explained things in a way I could actually get. So grateful.
Brenda K.
Our firm has deep experience navigating Arizona’s dependency system. When reunification fails and parental rights are severed, we help foster parents and relatives move forward with adoption
—offering children permanency and a way out of the system.
We represent families in private adoptions outside of agency placements—often involving
relatives, friends, or prearranged agreements with birth parents. We handle the legal compliance
and ensure a seamless path to finalization.
We believe every child deserves a safe, loving, and permanent home — and every family deserves to be protected under the law. Families today are beautifully diverse, whether you are part of a blended family, a stepparent, or in a same-sex relationship, unique legal questions can arise. Our role is to guide you through those issues so your parental status is never in doubt.
When a step-parent wishes to become the legal parent of a child they’ve been raising, we make sure the process is smooth and secure. Confirming parental rights after surrogacy or assisted reproduction. Navigating interstate recognition of parental rights and the transfer of children across state lines
Adopting a child with emotional, developmental, or educational needs often means navigating overlapping systems—from special education to healthcare and beyond. Our team understands the complexities families face when supporting children with disabilities or trauma histories. We offer informed, compassionate legal guidance to help you secure the services and stability your child deserves.
We help grandparents assume full legal rights when parents are no longer able to care for their children, ensuring continuity and stability for the child.
In some cases, the most loving act a caregiver or family member can take is to seek the termination of parental rights (TPR) to provide a child with safety, stability, and permanency. We represent families in both Arizona and Nevada in TPR matters.
At EverHome Adoptions, we are one of very few legal teams offering this service. We have helped many families throughout Arizona navigate these emotionally intense situations, safeguarding their rights while protecting children from unnecessary harm. Our approach is discreet, compassionate, and focused on long-term well-being for everyone involved.
Building & Preserving Families Through Compassionate Legal Guidance
At EverHome Adoptions, we understand that building or preserving your family—whether through adoption or DCS/CPS involvement—is one of life’s most meaningful journeys. Led by attorney Justin Fernstrom, who brings over 15 years of experience in child welfare law, our team provides compassionate, thoughtful, and thorough legal support to families in Arizona and Nevada. We guide clients through every stage of the process, including adoption, guardianship, dependency court, and IEP advocacy. Whether you’re a foster or kinship caregiver adopting a child in state care, a family pursuing private or ICPC adoption, or a stepparent or second parent securing legal rights, we’re here to help. From dependency to permanency, our work is grounded in care, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to the best interests of the child.
