If the other parent is an alleged father, there is another document that you should complete either immediately prior to or at the same time as filing your Adoption Request. This document is called the Application and Order to Dispense with Further Notice of Adoption Planning.
Find a specific page or step-by-step instructions within our stepparent adoption section.
You begin the process of adopting a stepchild by filling out several court forms and attaching relevant documentation.
You may want to adopt the child of your spouse or domestic partner when the child's other parent is deceased. In this case, the steps you’ll take to adopt your stepchild will depend on whether the deceased parent was a presumed parent or an alleged father.
This guide can help you:
