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Faith Getz Rousso
also known as Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C.
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About Faith
Biography
I am an adult adoptee, parent and an adoption attorney. This gives me the opportunity to understand my clients and enhances my desire to assist in making their dreams come true! I promise to guide you through the adoption process with kindness and compassion. We specialize in private domestic adoption, step parent adoption, and foster parent representation.
Are you considering adoption? Pregnant? Interested in foster care adoption? We can guide you...
We represent adoptive parents, step parents, and expectant parents in the adoption process.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
95%
18 years | 200 cases
Family
5%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 34 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso, P.C.
(516) 500-3476
Mobile
377 Oak Street, Suite 104, Garden City, NY, 11530
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Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
The exact kind of person you want on your side
Faith was our adoption attorney. She helped guide us through an incredibly complex situation with great professionalism and expertise. I could not have imagined how we would have handled this without her caring attitude and knowledge of the law.
Posted by Christina | September 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Caring and resourceful
I met Faith at the beginning of my adoption, she was extremely compassionate and guided Us through thevwhole process . Faith went over and above her job.... always avaiable to answer any questions and found a lawyer for us in the state that we adooted our son Faith assisted in making our family bo...
Faith Rousso
Replied last September 02, 2017I am so happy that I was part of completing your family! I am sure your little man is getting so big-- would love to see a photo! Thank you for your kind words.
Posted by Michele | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Such a caring individual
From the first time I spoke with Faith, I sensed her caring nature and knew I could trust her on this difficult journey. Faith has proven to be not only knowledgeable, but reassuring and compassionate during this stressful time. I am so glad I was referred to Faith Getz Rousso and appreciate the wor...
Posted by Jennifer B | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Amzing, Caring
Faith has been so amazing. She works closely with her clients and is very caring toward your feelings and needs. She doesn't rush you and she listens to your needs and wants. Her staff is very friendly and well prepared as well. We are so glad we hired her and she is helping us make our dreams come t...
Faith Rousso
Replied last June 27, 2017Thank you Jen... I am so fortunate to have wonderful clients to work with.
Posted by Leigh | June 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
This woman knows her stuff!
After one meeting with Faith we knew that she was who we were looking for. She has been by our side through every step of the adoption process. She is always available to speak with us and has the answers to all of our questions. Her work ethic is impeccable. She is very dedicated to us as her client...
Faith Getz Rousso's Lawyer Endorsements
"Faith is an excellent, caring and enthusiastic attorney and advocate for her clients. I have and will continue to refer her prospective adoptive parents and birth parents."
"I endorse this lawyer. Faith Getz Rousso not only uses her knowledge , wisdom and experience, she pursues her clients cases with every bit of her heart and soul."
"In addition to knowing Ms. Rousso in the professional networking context, my wife and I consulted with her when exploring our options for starting a family. Aside from being knowledgeable and professional, we found her to be warm, kind and sympathetic to our situation, and exactly the kind of person you'd want to have with you at every step of a process as complicated and emotional as an adoption."
Clifford Greenberg
Adoption lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Faith Getz Rousso
2008 - 2011
Attorney, Law Office of Aaron Britvan
Associations
2024 - Present
American Inns of Court-Family Law
2024 - Present
Women’s Bar Association of New YorkCo-chair Reproductive Rights Committee
2023 - Present
Gift of AdoptionBoard Member
2021 - Present
WE CARE/ Nassau County Bar AssociationAdvisory Board
2016 - Present
National Counsil for Adoption (NCFA)Member
2015 - Present
NY Boutique AttorneysMember
2014 - Present
Attorney Round TableMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationAdoption Committee Member
2021 - 2024
Nassau County Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2015 - 2021
Nassau County Bar Association, Adoption CommitteeChairperson
2015 - 2024
Nassau County Women's Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
1990
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
George Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Roslyn Adult Education
Myths and Realities of Adoption
N/A
Adoptive Parent Committee
Single Parent Adoption
Publications
2021
NCFA - National Council for Adoption
Adult Adoptee Access to Adoption and Birth Records: History, Controversy, Legislation, and Societal Change
2020
America Adopts
Looking To Adopt A Child? Start Building Your Team Now
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
My daughter age 60 who lives in NY would like her stepfather who is 82 to adopt her.
31 Aug 2025
Q&A
Violation of constitutional right s and due process?
06 Aug 2025
Q&A
How to ANNUL AN ADULT ADOPTION
06 Aug 2025