New Mexico Adoption

State
28
Sep 2025

NEW MEXICO STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed

Important information about filing an adoption in New Mexico.

ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN NEW MEXICO: 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 Mexico step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.

Completing a stepparent adoption in New Mexico 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.

New Mexico step parent adoption

Helping the entire State of New Mexico in stepparent adoption.

We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in New Mexico and recommended by court clerks.

We help families in every city of New Mexico, including: Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell, Farmington, South valley, Clovis, Hobbs, and every other city in New Mexico.

Important information about filing an adoption in New Mexico.

A stepparent adoption in New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico, 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 Mexico Courts below.

New Mexico 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.

Do it yourself step parent adoption in New Mexico

NEW MEXICO COURT LOCATIONS:

Here is the information for all of the courts in New Mexico that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.

Bernalillo County Courthouse: 400 Lomas Blvd N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone: 505-841-7451

Santa Fe County Courthouse: 2052 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: 505-984-9914 ext. 124 Fax: 505-986-5866

Santa Fe County Courthouse: 100 Catron Street, P.O. Box 2268, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: 505-476-0189

Don Ana County Courthouse: 201 West Picacho, Suite A, Las Cruces, NM 88005 Phone: 505-523-8283 Fax: 505-523-8290

McKinely County Courthouse: 201 West Hill, Room 21, Gallup, NM 87301 Phone: 505-863-6816 Fax: 505-722-9172

Chaves County Courthouse: 400 N. Virginia, P.O. Box 1776, Roswell, NM 88202-1776 Phone: 505-622-2565 Fax: 505-624-95066138

Court filing fees.

The court filing fees for an adoption in New Mexico are approximately $200.

Step Parent Adoption in New Mexico We help families throughout New Mexico complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Roswell, Farmington, South valley, Clovis, Hobbs, and all the other cities in New Mexico.

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Delaware Adoption

State
26
Sep 2025

DELAWARE STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed

Important information about filing an adoption in Delaware.

ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN DELAWARE: 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 Delaware step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.

Completing a stepparent adoption in Delaware 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.

Delaware step parent adoption

Helping the entire State of Delaware in stepparent adoption.

We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Delaware and recommended by court clerks.

We help families in every city of Delaware, including: Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna, Milford, Seaford, Georgetown, Elsmere, New Castle, and every other city in Delaware.

Important information about filing an adoption in Delaware.

A stepparent adoption in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware, 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 Delaware Courts below.

Delaware 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.

Do it yourself step parent adoption in Delaware

DELAWARE COURT LOCATIONS:

Here is the information for all of the courts in Delaware that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.

Montgomery County Court: 100 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104, (334) 832-4950

Kent County Family Court: 400 Court Street, Dover, DE 19901 Phone: (302) 672-1000

New Castle County Family Court: 500 North King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone: (302) 255-0300

Sussex County Family Court: 22 The Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone: (302) 855-7400

Court filing fees.

The court filing fees for an adoption in Delaware are approximately $200.

Step Parent Adoption in Delaware We help families throughout Delaware complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna, Milford, Seaford, Georgetown, Elsmere, New Castle, and all the other cities in Delaware.

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Hawaii Adoption

State
26
Sep 2025

HAWAII STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed

Important information about filing an adoption in Hawaii.

ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN HAWAII: 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 Hawaii step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.

Completing a stepparent adoption in Hawaii 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.

Hawaii step parent adoption

Helping the entire State of Hawaii in stepparent adoption.

We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Hawaii and recommended by court clerks.

We help families in every city of Hawaii, including: Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Kailue, Waipahu, Kaneohe, Mililani Town, Kahului, Maui, O’ahu, Kauai, Hawaii, Moloka’i, Lanai, Niihau, Kaho/olawe, Molokini, and every other city in Hawaii.

Important information about filing an adoption in Hawaii.

A stepparent adoption in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii, 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 Hawaii Courts below.

Hawaii 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.

Do it yourself step parent adoption in Hawaii

HAWAII COURT LOCATIONS:

Here is the information for all of the courts in Hawaii that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.

Hawaii Third Circuit Court: 75 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4253 Phone: (808) 961-7440

O’ahu First Circuit Court:777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu Hi 96813 – 5093 Phone: (808) 539-4767

Maui and Kalawao County Second Circuit Court:Hoapili Hale, 2145 Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793-1679 Phone: (808) 244-2823

Kauai Fifth Circuit District Court:3970 Ka`ana Street, Lihu`e, HI 96766 Phone: (808) 482-2318 Fax: (808) 482-2510

Court filing fees.

The court filing fees for an adoption in Hawaii are approximately $200.

Step Parent Adoption in Hawaii We help families throughout Hawaii complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Kailue, Waipahu, Kaneohe, Mililani Town, Kahului, Maui, O’ahu, Kauai, Hawaii, Moloka’i, Lanai, Niihau, Kaho/olawe, Molokini, and all the other cities in Hawaii.

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North Carolina Adoption

State
23
Sep 2025

NORTH CAROLINA STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed

Important information about filing an adoption in North Carolina.

ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN NORTH CAROLINA: 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 North Carolina step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.

Completing a stepparent adoption in North Carolina 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.

North Carolina step parent adoption

Helping the entire State of North Carolina in stepparent adoption.

We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in North Carolina and recommended by court clerks.

We help families in every city of North Carolina, including: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Durham, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Asheville, Greenville, Concord, Gastonia, Jacksonville, and every other city in North Carolina.

Important information about filing an adoption in North Carolina.

A stepparent adoption in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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 North Carolina Courts below.

North Carolina 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.

Do it yourself step parent adoption in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA COURT LOCATIONS:

Here is the information for all of the courts in North Carolina that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.

Burleigh County District Court:

Wake County District Court: 316 Fayetteville St Mall, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: (919) 755-4105

Durham County District Court: 201 East Main St., Durham, NC 27701 Phone: (919) 564-7070

Durham County Family Court: 2201 N. Roxboro St., 1st Floor, Durham, NC 27701 Phone: 919-564-7220 Fax: 919-564-7089

Guilford County District Court: 201 South Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 Phone: (336) 574-4302

Forsyth County District Court: 200 N Main St., Winston Salem, NC 27120 Phone: (336) 761-2250

Mecklenburg County District Court: 832 East Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: (704) 686-0400

Cumberland County District Court: 117 Dick St., ayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: (910) 678-2902

Cumberland County Family Court: Cumberland County Courthouse, Suite 211 (Second floor) 117 Dick Street P.O. Box 363, Fayetteville, N.C. 28302
Phone: (910) 678-2929 Fax: (910) 486-8555

Gaston County District Court: 325 North Marietta St., Gastonia, NC 28052-2331 Phone: (704) 852-3100

Buncombe County District Court: 60 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 232-2605

Court filing fees.

The court filing fees for an adoption in North Carolina are approximately $200.

Step Parent Adoption in North Carolina We help families throughout North Carolina complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Durham, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point, Asheville, Greenville, Concord, Gastonia, Jacksonville, and all the other cities in North Carolina.

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Rhode Island Adoption

State
23
Sep 2025

Rhode Island Stepparent & Adult Adoption – Complete Your Adoption for $325

Court-ready, Rhode Island–specific adoption documents prepared by our adoption team so you can complete your own
stepparent or adult adoption without paying thousands in attorney fees.

  • ●
    Flat $325 for one child and $95 for each additional child adopted at the same time.
  • ●
    Most Rhode Island families complete their stepparent or adult adoption without hiring an attorney.
  • ●
    Documents are usually prepared in about 24 hours; many minor adoptions finalize in about three–six months, with many adult adoptions completing in about 4–8 weeks.
  • ●
    We’ve helped more than 25,000 families nationwide complete their adoptions and issue new birth certificates.

Rhode Island–Specific Documents • Flat $325 • Court-Acceptance Guarantee

Choose Your Rhode Island Adoption Path

Start your Rhode Island stepparent or adult adoption online in minutes.
Same flat $325 fee, Rhode Island–specific documents, and our court-acceptance guarantee
for both options.

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Rhode Island Stepparent Adoption

$325 flat fee

For stepparents adopting a minor child in Rhode Island. One packet with all court-ready forms and instructions.

  • Rhode Island Family Court forms prepared for your county
  • Includes name-change language where allowed
  • Guidance on consent or termination of parental rights
  • Support from our team through finalization

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Rhode Island Adult Adoption

$325 flat fee

For families formalizing a parent-child bond with a grown son or daughter through Rhode Island’s adult-adoption process.

  • All required adult-adoption forms for Rhode Island
  • Typically no home study; often one brief hearing
  • Instructions for updating the birth certificate and name
  • Court-acceptance guarantee on our documents

START YOUR ADOPTION!

Not sure which option fits your family? Our team can help you decide whether a stepparent or adult adoption
is right for your Rhode Island case.

Rhode Island Stepparent & Adult Adoption – At a Glance

Stepparent and adult adoptions in Rhode Island are usually handled in Family Court. In most cases,
you file in the county where you or the adoptee lives. The court’s main focus is always the best interests of
the child or adult being adopted.

In a typical Rhode Island stepparent adoption, the adoption:

  • Makes the stepparent a full legal parent with equal rights and responsibilities.
  • Generally ends the other parent’s future rights and obligations, including future child support.
  • Allows you to change the child’s name and obtain a new birth certificate.

For adult adoptions, the focus is on consent, stability, and the benefits of a legal parent–child relationship rather
than custody or child support.

Rhode Island Adoption

Rhode Island stepparent & adult adoption
– court-ready documents prepared for your county.

Why Rhode Island Families Choose Our $325 Adoption Program

More than 25,000 families have used our program to complete their stepparent or adult adoptions and save
thousands over hiring an attorney.

Flat, Transparent Pricing

You pay $325 for one child and $95 per additional child. No hourly billing, no surprise
legal fees. You still pay local court costs, but most families complete their adoption for a fraction of typical attorney fees.

Rhode Island–Specific Documents

We prepare adoption petitions, consents, and other forms for the Rhode Island Family Court,
tailored to your county and situation, not automated templates.

Court-Acceptance Guarantee

If the court requires changes to any documents we prepared based on the information you provided, we correct them
at no additional charge. If your case is rejected because of our paperwork, we refund our fee.

Compare: Rhode Island Adoption with Our $325 Program vs. Hiring an Attorney

Many Rhode Island families tell us they were quoted between $3,500 and $6,000 by attorneys for a
straightforward stepparent adoption. Our program keeps the process affordable while still giving you professional documents
and guidance.

Expense Typical Attorney in RI With Our $325 RI Packet Your Savings
Legal fees $3,500–$6,000+ $325 (one child) + $95 each additional Often $3,000–$5,500+ saved
Court filing fees $200–$400 Same local court fees No difference
Home study / investigation (if required) Varies (often $0–$750) Same – paid directly to evaluator No difference
Total cost to complete adoption $3,700–$6,500+ including court costs $325–$325 + court costs (plus $95 per additional child) Often $3,000–$5,000+ in savings

The Rhode Island Adoption Process – Step by Step

Every case is unique, but most Rhode Island stepparent and adult adoptions follow these basic steps:

  1. Complete our secure questionnaire. You provide details about your family, the child or adult being adopted, and the other parent.
  2. We prepare your Rhode Island documents. Our team drafts your adoption petition, consents, and any required notices for Family Court.
  3. Review, sign, and file. You review your packet, sign where indicated, and file with the appropriate Rhode Island court.
  4. Handle consent or termination of rights. The other parent may sign a consent, or the court may consider termination if there is abandonment or other legal grounds.
  5. Complete any required checks or reports. Some Rhode Island cases involve a brief investigation, background checks, or a simplified home study.
  6. Attend your final hearing. The judge asks a few questions, reviews the documents, and, if everything is in order, signs the Final Decree of Adoption so you can request a new birth certificate.

Many Rhode Island families we help see their stepparent adoptions finalize in about three–six months; adult
adoptions are often faster when the court’s schedule allows.

Rhode Island stepparent adoption process

Our instructions walk you through every step so you always know what comes next.

Real Families, Real Results

Here are just a few of the experiences families have shared after using our adoption program:

“The adoption forms were exactly what our county court needed. Our stepparent adoption was finalized in under three
months. The judge even commented on how organized our paperwork was.”

— Ashley R.

“We were nervous about not having the other parent’s consent, but your team explained the process clearly. Our case
was approved and we finally have the security of a legal adoption.”

— Brittany & Cole

“The adult adoption for our son was simple and fast. Your instructions made everything easy to understand, and we felt
supported the whole way through.”

— D. & M. H.

Rhode Island Stepparent & Adult Adoption – Common Questions

These general answers are based on typical Rhode Island cases. Adoption laws are always subject to change, and individual
situations differ, so you should confirm specifics with your local court or a Rhode Island attorney if you have detailed
legal questions.

How much does a Rhode Island stepparent adoption usually cost?

Most families we help in Rhode Island pay $325 for our adoption packet (plus $95 for each
additional child adopted at the same time) and then a few hundred dollars in normal court costs. This is usually far less
than the $3,500–$6,000 quoted by many attorneys for similar cases.

Do we need the other parent’s consent in Rhode Island?

Not always. In many Rhode Island stepparent adoptions, the court can move forward without the other parent’s consent
if there is evidence of abandonment or lack of support over a significant period of time. The court will
look at your specific facts, including contact and support history, before making a decision.

How long does a Rhode Island stepparent or adult adoption take?

Timelines depend on the court’s schedule and whether the other parent is involved. Many Rhode Island stepparent adoptions
for minor children finalize in about three–six months after filing. Adult adoptions often move more quickly
and can be completed in about 4–8 weeks when everything is straightforward.

Can we change the child’s last name as part of a Rhode Island adoption?

In most Rhode Island adoptions, you can request a name change as part of the adoption case. Once the
Final Decree of Adoption is signed, you can request a new birth certificate listing the adopting stepparent and showing
the updated name.

Are you a Rhode Island law firm?

No. We are a document-preparation service that prepares court-ready, Rhode Island–specific adoption paperwork and gives
you detailed instructions so you can file your own case. We don’t represent you in court or give legal advice, but we do
support you through the paperwork and court-filing process from start to finish.

If you have questions about your specific situation, we’re happy to talk through the process and what to expect in your
Rhode Island county.

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Ready to Start Your Rhode Island Stepparent or Adult Adoption?

Join more than 25,000 families who have used our program to complete their adoptions and save thousands
of dollars in legal fees.

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Texas Adoption

State
19
Sep 2025

TEXAS STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed

Important information about filing an adoption in Texas.

ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN TEXAS: 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 Texas step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.

Completing a stepparent adoption in Texas 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.

Texas step parent adoption

Helping the entire State of Texas in stepparent adoption.

We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Texas and recommended by court clerks.

We help families in every city of Texas, including: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Laredo, Lubbock, Garland, Irving, Amarillo, Grand Prairie, Brownsville, Pasadena, McKinney, Mesquite, McAllen, Frisco, Waco, Carrollton, Denton, Midland, Abilene, Beaumont, Round Rock, Odessa, Wichita Falls, Tyler, Richardson, Lewisville, Pearland, San Angelo, Allen, League City, Sugar Land, Longview, and every other city in Texas.

Important information about filing an adoption in Texas.

A stepparent adoption in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas, 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 Texas Courts below.

Texas 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.

Do it yourself step parent adoption in Texas

TEXAS COURT LOCATIONS:

Here is the information for all of the courts in Texas that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.

Dallas County 101st District Court: 600 Commerce, Room 480, Dallas, 75202-4606 Phone: (214)653-7256

Tarrant County 141st District Court:401 W Belknap, Fort Worth, 76196-0224 Phone: (817) 884-1997

Collin County 199th District Court: 2210 S McDonald, Ste 534, McKinney, 75069-7602 Phone: (972) 424-1460

Travis County 126th District Court:1000 Guadalupe, Ste 436, Austin, 78701 Phone: (512) 854-9313

McLennan County 170th District Court: 501 Washington Ave, Ste 303, Waco, 76701-1380 Phone: (254) 757-5045

Houston County 349th District Court500 N Church St, Palestine, 75801 Phone: (903) 723-7415

Jefferson County 136th District Court: 1001 Pearl St, Beaumont, 77701-3707 Phone: (409) 835-8481

Bexar County 131st District Court: 100 Dolorosa St, #202, San Antonio, 78205-3028 Phone: (210) 335-2521

Nueces County 105th District Court:901 Leopard, Ste 802, Corpus Christi, 78401 Phone: (361) 888-0510

Cameron County 103rd District Court:974 E Harrison, Brownsville, 78520-7123 Phone: (956) 544-0844

Webb County 111th District Court:1110 Victoria, Ste 301, Laredo, 78042-1598 Phone: (956) 523-4223

El Paso 120th District Court:500 E San Antonio, #605, El Paso, 79901-2457 Phone: (915) 546-2103

Lubbock County 137th District Court:904 Broadway, 3rd Fl, Lubbock, 79408 Phone: (806) 775-1019

Taylor County 104th District Court:300 Oak St, Abilene, 79602-1521 Phone: (325) 674-1313

Potter County 108th District Court:501 S Fillmore St, Ste 4-A, Amarillo, 79101-2449 Phone: (806) 379-2355

Wichita County 30th District Court:900 7th St, Rm 360, Wichita Falls, 76301 Phone: (940) 766-8180

Galveston County 10th District Court:600 59th St, Rm 3204, Galveston, 77551 Phone: (409) 766-2230

Midland County 142nd District Court:200 W Wall, Ste 300, Midland, 79701-4557 Phone: (432) 688-4375

Court filing fees.

The court filing fees for an adoption in Texas are approximately $200.

Step Parent Adoption in Texas We help families throughout Texas complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, Laredo, Lubbock, Garland, Irving, Amarillo, Grand Prairie, Brownsville, Pasadena, McKinney, Mesquite, McAllen, Frisco, Waco, Carrollton, Denton, Midland, Abilene, Beaumont, Round Rock, Odessa, Wichita Falls, Tyler, Richardson, Lewisville, Pearland, San Angelo, Allen, League City, Sugar Land, Longview, and all the other cities in Texas.

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Montana Adoption

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MONTANA STEPPARENT ADOPTION Professional & Guaranteed

Important information about filing an adoption in Montana.

ADOPTING YOUR STEP CHILD IN MONTANA: 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 Montana step parent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney.

Completing a stepparent adoption in Montana 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.

Montana step parent adoption

Helping the entire State of Montana in stepparent adoption.

We help families throughout the entire State. Our documents have consistently been praised by the Courts in Montana and recommended by court clerks.

We help families in every city of Montana, including: Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, Kalispell, Havre, and every other city in Montana.

Important information about filing an adoption in Montana.

A stepparent adoption in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana, 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 Montana Courts below.

Montana 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.

Do it yourself step parent adoption in Montana

MONTANA COURT LOCATIONS:

Here is the information for all of the courts in Montana that handle adoptions. If your region is not listed, we will include the nearest court information with your documents.

Lewis and Clark County District Court: 228 Broadway St., Helena, MT 59601-4263 Phone: 406-447-8216 Fax: 406-447-8421

Cascade County District Court: 415 2nd Ave. North, Great Falls, MT 59401 Phone: 406-454-6780 Fax: 406-454-6907

Missoula County District Court: 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802-4292 Phone: 406-258-4780 Fax: 406-258-4899

Yellowstone County District Court: 217 N. 27th Street, Billings, MT 59107 Phone: 406-256-2851 Fax: 406-256-2995

Gallatin County District Court: 615 South 16th, Room 302, Bozeman, MT 59715-4107 Phone: 406-582-2165 Fax: 406-582-2176

Court filing fees.

The court filing fees for an adoption in Montana are approximately $200.

Step Parent Adoption in Montana We help families throughout Montana complete their stepparent adoptions without the high cost of an adoption attorney. We serve families in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, Helena, Kalispell, Havre, and all the other cities in Montana.

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