[Chissl]

My husband and I have been married for one year and are ready to start the adoption process of my 12 year old son. I downloaded the forms and filled them out, but he wants to use an attorney. He went to the attorney and the attorney quoted him $3000 for the background check and search for the birth father, plus filing fees and fingerprinting fees, does not count attorney fees. The bf never had contact with my son in 12 years and made it clear that he never wanted contact. I had my son at age 17, and recieved some state financial aid. The district attorney searched for the BF and in the past has sent me paperwork stating that they can't find him.
My question is do we have to pay an invistagator? Don't we have enough proof for abandoment without paying extra to prove it?
Thanks for all help!
Christina