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Important information about filing an adoption in New Jersey.
ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN NEW JERSEY: We are committed to helping unite families through stepparent adoption. We understand that some relationships leave a child with an absent parent. Our program allows families to complete their New Jersey step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.
Completing a stepparent adoption in New Jersey doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Our goal is to empower families with an affordable means to adopt their stepson or stepdaughter. We back our service with a 100% court acceptance guarantee.
Helping the entire State of New Jersey in stepparent adoption.
We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in New Jersey and recommended by court clerks.
We help families in every city of New Jersey, including: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Toms river, Hamilton, Trenton, Clifton, Camden, Cherry Hill, and every other city in New Jersey.
Important information about filing an adoption in New Jersey.
A stepparent adoption in New Jersey can be a fairly simple process, and it can be a wonderful step to take to unit the family unit. When the adoption is completed, the child will have the following benefits:
- > New name is established (if desired)
- > New birth certificate
- > Two legal parents active in the child’s life
- > Ability to inherit from adoptive parent
The child will have a relationship with the adoptive parent that is the same as if the child were born to the stepparent. The child’s new birth certificate will show the child’s new name and will have the adoptive parent and the natural parent listed as the child’s mother and father.
If your matter is complex, a local adoption attorney can answer any legal questions you may have. Review the following fact check which provides a general guideline as to whether you can do your own adoption:
Who can adopt.
- > Stepmother, or
- > Stepfather
A stepparent in New Jersey can file to adopt his or her step child. The stepparent must be legally married to the child’s parent.
In some states, a domestic partnership and same-sex marriages may also adopt under the step parent adoption laws.
Parental Rights
Both the biological father and the biological mother have parental rights to the child. In every adoption, the absent or consenting parents parental rights will have to be terminated.
Some of the common grounds for termination of parental rights are:
- > Abandonment of the child
- > Lack of financial support
- > Sustained lack of contact
- > Abuse or neglect of minor children
- > Putative or presumptive father is not the bio-father
Child’s consent
In New Jersey, if the child is over 12 years of age, the child will be required to sign a consent to the adoption.
Where to file
You will file your step parent adoption documents in the court located in the county where you reside. If you are in the military, you have the option to file in your home-state of record.
We have listed the address for some of the New Jersey Courts below.
New Jersey Adoption
After you have determined that you want to complete a stepparent adoption, and have familiarized yourself with the adoption process, we can help you make the adoption a reality.
The adoption is fairly simple:
- > Complete our online questionnaire
- > Review and sign the adoption forms
- > Notice the absent parent
- > Sign all consents
- > Complete background check (if required)
- > Complete home-study (if required)
- > Attend final adoption hearing
We will let you know if a background check or home study is required. We will also let you know if your specific situation can eliminate any steps or whether a step or two will need to be added.
NEW JERSEY COURT LOCATIONS:
Here is the information for all of the courts in New Jersey that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.
Essex County Superior Court – Family Division: Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex 212 Washington Street Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973)693-5701
Mercer County Superior Court: Mercer County Courthouse: 175 South Broad Street Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 Phone: (609) 571-4000
St. Charles County Courthouse: 2300 N. 2nd Street, St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-949-3080 Fax: 636-949-7384
Camden County Superior Court: Hall of Justice 101 South 5th Street Camden NJ 08103 Phone: (856) 379-2200
Hudson County Superior Court: William J. Brennan, Jr. Courthouse 583 Newark Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone: (201)795-6000
Court filing fees.
The court filing fees for an adoption in New Jersey are approximately $200.
Step Parent Adoption in New Jersey We help families throughout New Jersey complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Edison, Toms river, Hamilton, Trenton, Clifton, Camden, Cherry Hill, and all the other cities in New Jersey.
MARYLAND STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed
Important information about filing an adoption in Maryland.
ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN MARYLAND: We are committed to helping unite families through stepparent adoption. We understand that some relationships leave a child with an absent parent. Our program allows families to complete their Maryland step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.
Completing a stepparent adoption in Maryland doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Our goal is to empower families with an affordable means to adopt their stepson or stepdaughter. We back our service with a 100% court acceptance guarantee.
Helping the entire State of Maryland in stepparent adoption.
We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Maryland and recommended by court clerks.
We help families in every city of Maryland, including: Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersville, Bowie, Hagerstown, Annapolis, College Park, Salisbury, Laurel, Greenbelt, and every other city in Maryland.
Important information about filing an adoption in Maryland.
A stepparent adoption in Maryland can be a fairly simple process, and it can be a wonderful step to take to unit the family unit. When the adoption is completed, the child will have the following benefits:
- > New name is established (if desired)
- > New birth certificate
- > Two legal parents active in the child’s life
- > Ability to inherit from adoptive parent
The child will have a relationship with the adoptive parent that is the same as if the child were born to the stepparent. The child’s new birth certificate will show the child’s new name and will have the adoptive parent and the natural parent listed as the child’s mother and father.
If your matter is complex, a local adoption attorney can answer any legal questions you may have. Review the following fact check which provides a general guideline as to whether you can do your own adoption:
Who can adopt.
- > Stepmother, or
- > Stepfather
A stepparent in Maryland can file to adopt his or her step child. The stepparent must be legally married to the child’s parent.
In some states, a domestic partnership and same-sex marriages may also adopt under the step parent adoption laws.
Parental Rights
Both the biological father and the biological mother have parental rights to the child. In every adoption, the absent or consenting parents parental rights will have to be terminated.
Some of the common grounds for termination of parental rights are:
- > Abandonment of the child
- > Lack of financial support
- > Sustained lack of contact
- > Abuse or neglect of minor children
- > Putative or presumptive father is not the bio-father
Child’s consent
In Maryland, if the child is 10 years of age, the child will be required to sign a consent to the adoption.
Where to file
You will file your step parent adoption documents in the court located in the county where you reside. If you are in the military, you have the option to file in your home-state of record.
We have listed the address for some of the Maryland Courts below.
Maryland Adoption
After you have determined that you want to complete a stepparent adoption, and have familiarized yourself with the adoption process, we can help you make the adoption a reality.
The adoption is fairly simple:
- > Complete our online questionnaire
- > Review and sign the adoption forms
- > Notice the absent parent
- > Sign all consents
- > Complete background check (if required)
- > Complete home-study (if required)
- > Attend final adoption hearing
We will let you know if a background check or home study is required. We will also let you know if your specific situation can eliminate any steps or whether a step or two will need to be added.
MARYLAND COURT LOCATIONS:
Here is the information for all of the courts in Maryland that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.
Frederick County Courthouse: 100 West Patrick St., Frederick, MD 21701 Phone: 301-600-2005
Baltimore County Courts Building: 401 Bosley Avenue, Mailstop 3102, Towson, Maryland 21204 Phone: 410-887-2687 Fax: 410-887-4806 E-mail: circuitcourt@baltimorecountymd.gov
City of Baltimore County: Courthouse East: 111 North Calvert St., Room 462, Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone: 410-333-3722 or Phone: 410-333-3711
Howard County Courthouse:8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City, MD 21043 Phone: 410-313-2111
Montgomery County Judicial Center:50 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 240-777-9402
Harford County Courthouse: 20 West Courtland St., Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: 410-638-3426
Cecil County Courthouse: 129 East Main St., Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-996-5315
Washington County Courthouse:95 West Washington St., Hagerstown, MD 21740 – 4831 Phone 301-733-8660
Allegany County Circuit Court: Allegany County Courthouse:30 Washington St., Cumberland, MD 21502 Phone: 301-777-5929 Fax: 301-777-2100
Garrett County Courthouse: P.O. Box 447, 203 South 4th St., Oakland, MD 21550 – 0447 Phone: 301-334-1934 Fax: 301-334-5017
Court filing fees.
The court filing fees for an adoption in Maryland are approximately $200.
Step Parent Adoption in Maryland We help families throughout Maryland complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Baltimore, Frederick, Rockville, Gaithersville, Bowie, Hagerstown, Annapolis, College Park, Salisbury, Laurel, Greenbelt, and all the other cities in Maryland.
RHODE ISLAND STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed
Important information about filing an adoption in Rhode Island.
ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN RHODE ISLAND: We are committed to helping unite families through stepparent adoption. We understand that some relationships leave a child with an absent parent. Our program allows families to complete their Rhode Island step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.
Completing a stepparent adoption in Rhode Island doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Our goal is to empower families with an affordable means to adopt their stepson or stepdaughter. We back our service with a 100% court acceptance guarantee.
Helping the entire State of Rhode Island in stepparent adoption.
We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Rhode Island and recommended by court clerks.
We help families in every city of Rhode Island, including: Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, North Providence, West Warwick, Newport, Bristol, and every other city in Rhode Island.
Important information about filing an adoption in Rhode Island.
A stepparent adoption in Rhode Island can be a fairly simple process, and it can be a wonderful step to take to unit the family unit. When the adoption is completed, the child will have the following benefits:
- > New name is established (if desired)
- > New birth certificate
- > Two legal parents active in the child’s life
- > Ability to inherit from adoptive parent
The child will have a relationship with the adoptive parent that is the same as if the child were born to the stepparent. The child’s new birth certificate will show the child’s new name and will have the adoptive parent and the natural parent listed as the child’s mother and father.
If your matter is complex, a local adoption attorney can answer any legal questions you may have. Review the following fact check which provides a general guideline as to whether you can do your own adoption:
Who can adopt.
- > Stepmother, or
- > Stepfather
A stepparent in Rhode Island can file to adopt his or her step child. The stepparent must be legally married to the child’s parent.
In some states, a domestic partnership and same-sex marriages may also adopt under the step parent adoption laws.
Parental Rights
Both the biological father and the biological mother have parental rights to the child. In every adoption, the absent or consenting parents parental rights will have to be terminated.
Some of the common grounds for termination of parental rights are:
- > Abandonment of the child
- > Lack of financial support
- > Sustained lack of contact
- > Abuse or neglect of minor children
- > Putative or presumptive father is not the bio-father
Child’s consent
In Rhode Island, if the child is over 12 years of age, the child will be required to sign a consent to the adoption.
Where to file
You will file your step parent adoption documents in the court located in the county where you reside. If you are in the military, you have the option to file in your home-state of record.
We have listed the address for some of the Rhode Island Courts below.
Rhode Island Adoption
After you have determined that you want to complete a stepparent adoption, and have familiarized yourself with the adoption process, we can help you make the adoption a reality.
The adoption is fairly simple:
- > Complete our online questionnaire
- > Review and sign the adoption forms
- > Notice the absent parent
- > Sign all consents
- > Complete background check (if required)
- > Complete home-study (if required)
- > Attend final adoption hearing
We will let you know if a background check or home study is required. We will also let you know if your specific situation can eliminate any steps or whether a step or two will need to be added.
RHODE ISLAND COURT LOCATIONS:
Here is the information for all of the courts in Rhode Island that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.
Kent County Family Court: 222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: 401-822-6725
Newport County Family Court: 45 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 841-8340
Providence County Family Court: One Dorrance Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 458-3200
Washington County Family Court: 4800 Tower Hill Road, Suite 196, Wakefield, RI 02879 Phone: (401) 782-4111
Court filing fees.
The court filing fees for an adoption in Rhode Island are approximately $200.
Step Parent Adoption in Rhode Island We help families throughout Rhode Island complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, North Providence, West Warwick, Newport, Bristol and all the other cities in Rhode Island.
NEW HAMPSHIRE STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed
Important information about filing an adoption in New Hampshire.
ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE: We are committed to helping unite families through stepparent adoption. We understand that some relationships leave a child with an absent parent. Our program allows families to complete their New Hampshire step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.
Completing a stepparent adoption in New Hampshire doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Our goal is to empower families with an affordable means to adopt their stepson or stepdaughter. We back our service with a 100% court acceptance guarantee.
Helping the entire State of New Hampshire in stepparent adoption.
We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in New Hampshire and recommended by court clerks.
We help families in every city of New Hampshire, including: Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Dover, Rochester, Salem, Merrimack, Hudson, and every other city in New Hampshire.
Important information about filing an adoption in New Hampshire.
A stepparent adoption in New Hampshire can be a fairly simple process, and it can be a wonderful step to take to unit the family unit. When the adoption is completed, the child will have the following benefits:
- > New name is established (if desired)
- > New birth certificate
- > Two legal parents active in the child’s life
- > Ability to inherit from adoptive parent
The child will have a relationship with the adoptive parent that is the same as if the child were born to the stepparent. The child’s new birth certificate will show the child’s new name and will have the adoptive parent and the natural parent listed as the child’s mother and father.
If your matter is complex, a local adoption attorney can answer any legal questions you may have. Review the following fact check which provides a general guideline as to whether you can do your own adoption:
Who can adopt.
- > Stepmother, or
- > Stepfather
A stepparent in New Hampshire can file to adopt his or her step child. The stepparent must be legally married to the child’s parent.
In some states, a domestic partnership and same-sex marriages may also adopt under the step parent adoption laws.
Parental Rights
Both the biological father and the biological mother have parental rights to the child. In every adoption, the absent or consenting parents parental rights will have to be terminated.
Some of the common grounds for termination of parental rights are:
- > Abandonment of the child
- > Lack of financial support
- > Sustained lack of contact
- > Abuse or neglect of minor children
- > Putative or presumptive father is not the bio-father
Child’s consent
In New Hampshire, if the child is over 12 years of age, the child will be required to sign a consent to the adoption.
Where to file
You will file your step parent adoption documents in the court located in the county where you reside. If you are in the military, you have the option to file in your home-state of record.
We have listed the address for some of the New Hampshire Courts below.
New Hampshire Adoption
After you have determined that you want to complete a stepparent adoption, and have familiarized yourself with the adoption process, we can help you make the adoption a reality.
The adoption is fairly simple:
- > Complete our online questionnaire
- > Review and sign the adoption forms
- > Notice the absent parent
- > Sign all consents
- > Complete background check (if required)
- > Complete home-study (if required)
- > Attend final adoption hearing
We will let you know if a background check or home study is required. We will also let you know if your specific situation can eliminate any steps or whether a step or two will need to be added.
NEW HAMPSHIRE COURT LOCATIONS:
Here is the information for all of the courts in New Hampshire that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.
Merrimack County Superior Court: 163 North Main Street, P.O. Box 2880, Concord, NH 03302-2880 Phone: (603) 225-5501
Hillsborough County Superior Court North: 300 Chestnut Street, Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 669-7410
Strafford County Superior Court: 279 County Farm Road, P.O. Box 799, Dover, NH 03820-0799 Phone: (603) 742-3065
Rockingham County Superior Court: 10 Route 125, Brentwood, NH Phone: (603) 642-5256
Court filing fees.
The court filing fees for an adoption in New Hampshire are approximately $200.
Step Parent Adoption in New Hampshire We help families throughout New Hampshire complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Derry, Dover, Rochester, Salem, Merrimack, Hudson, and all the other cities in New Hampshire.
MAINE STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed
Important information about filing an adoption in Maine.
ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN MAINE: We are committed to helping unite families through stepparent adoption. We understand that some relationships leave a child with an absent parent. Our program allows families to complete their Maine step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.
Completing a stepparent adoption in Maine doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Our goal is to empower families with an affordable means to adopt their stepson or stepdaughter. We back our service with a 100% court acceptance guarantee.
Helping the entire State of Maine in stepparent adoption.
We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Maine and recommended by court clerks.
We help families in every city of Maine, including: Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddleford, Sanford, and every other city in Maine.
Important information about filing an adoption in Maine.
A stepparent adoption in Maine can be a fairly simple process, and it can be a wonderful step to take to unit the family unit. When the adoption is completed, the child will have the following benefits:
- > New name is established (if desired)
- > New birth certificate
- > Two legal parents active in the child’s life
- > Ability to inherit from adoptive parent
The child will have a relationship with the adoptive parent that is the same as if the child were born to the stepparent. The child’s new birth certificate will show the child’s new name and will have the adoptive parent and the natural parent listed as the child’s mother and father.
If your matter is complex, a local adoption attorney can answer any legal questions you may have. Review the following fact check which provides a general guideline as to whether you can do your own adoption:
Who can adopt.
- > Stepmother, or
- > Stepfather
A stepparent in Maine can file to adopt his or her step child. The stepparent must be legally married to the child’s parent.
In some states, a domestic partnership and same-sex marriages may also adopt under the step parent adoption laws.
Parental Rights
Both the biological father and the biological mother have parental rights to the child. In every adoption, the absent or consenting parents parental rights will have to be terminated.
Some of the common grounds for termination of parental rights are:
- > Abandonment of the child
- > Lack of financial support
- > Sustained lack of contact
- > Abuse or neglect of minor children
- > Putative or presumptive father is not the bio-father
Child’s consent
In Maine, if the child is over 12 years of age, the child will be required to sign a consent to the adoption.
Where to file
You will file your step parent adoption documents in the court located in the county where you reside. If you are in the military, you have the option to file in your home-state of record.
We have listed the address for some of the Maine Courts below.
Maine Adoption
After you have determined that you want to complete a stepparent adoption, and have familiarized yourself with the adoption process, we can help you make the adoption a reality.
The adoption is fairly simple:
- > Complete our online questionnaire
- > Review and sign the adoption forms
- > Notice the absent parent
- > Sign all consents
- > Complete background check (if required)
- > Complete home-study (if required)
- > Attend final adoption hearing
We will let you know if a background check or home study is required. We will also let you know if your specific situation can eliminate any steps or whether a step or two will need to be added.
MAINE COURT LOCATIONS:
Here is the information for all of the courts in Maine that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.
Kennebec County Superior Court: 95 State St., Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: (207) 624-5800
Cumberland County Superior Court: 142 Federal St., Portland, ME 04112 Phone: (207) 822-4113 TTY: (207) 822-4212
Court filing fees.
The court filing fees for an adoption in Maine are approximately $200.
Step Parent Adoption in Maine We help families throughout Maine complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddleford, Sanford and all the other cities in Maine.