Question 1

How does an adoption work?

Accepted Answer

An adoption establishes a parent-child relationship between the adoptive parent and the adoptee. The process begins by filing a petition for adoption and finishes with the entry of a Final Judgment of Adult Adoption.

Question 2

What does an adoption cost?

Accepted Answer

Our standard fee is $3,500, which includes our legal fee, court costs, the filing fee, and the birth certificate amendment fee.

Question 3

Do you need to get the consent of the existing parents?

Accepted Answer

Typically, the biological parents must consent to the adoption of a minor. However, in some circumstances, the consent of the absent father is not required. For an adult adoption, the consent of the parents is not required.

Question 4

Can the adoptee change their name?

Accepted Answer

The adoptee can change their name as part of the adult adoption process.

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