Step Parent Adoption
No preplacement home study is required, but a six month evaluation will be required prior to finalization. This is done by a county employee, usually the probation department. The fee will be under $1,000. Both the parent who will be retaining their rights and the parent giving up their rights must consent to the new parent assuming parental responsibilities.
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