[Tkmaz]

I've read through some posts & I'm hoping someone can answer these questions. We plan on getting a lawyer after the start of the year & I'm sure they could help with these questions but I'd like to become as educated as possible. Isearched info by state on this site & did not find much.

I read it's illegal to forgive past due amounts of the BF(BioFather)....is it also illegal or frowned upon if we planned on paying off the amount? Some is due back to state as well as past due child support.

Who do we contact first? Maricopa Adoption agency (is that the name?), Lawyer, or Homestudy agent?

I feel safer having a lawyer, how do the judges feel about lawyers?

What is the minimum allowed years to be married before a stepparent can adopt? We've been married 6 mos, but lived together 4 yrs.

Is there a "guide" for Stepparent Adoption in AZ?

Thank you in advance.