How Do You File For Stepparent Adoption?
Do you want to adopt your stepdaughter or stepson to complete your new family? Stepparent adoption should be the most affordable adoption, but filing for private adoption without an attorney is often tricky. This article will guide you in the right path to get started. First, check with local adoption lawyers to see what rates they charge. You should only proceed without an attorney if it is truly your only affordable option. To file without an attorney, check with your local clerk or judge’s office to see if legal forms are available. If not, you will have to prepare your own adoption petition. Research the law for your state. Every state should have a set of statutes or laws about adoption. Some tips for Google searches would include the words statute, “petition for adoption”, or “adoption petition”, and your state’s name. There is also a great resource at ChildWelfare.gov linked at the bottom of this article. Once you have found the adoption law for your state, read the statutes in
