[cathvash]

The laws are so different from state to state. I hope someone from your area replies. Is readoption actually required in your state? If not, is the reason you ask because you are seeking an American Birth Certificate? In some states, you can obtain a BC without a readoption, and without an attorney. In Texas, we have a process for receiving a legal court "recognition" of the foreign adoption, using papers filed at the local county court. This legal recognition of the adoption then allows us to obtain a Texas BC.

If you actually need a "Re-adoption" in your state, it is almost certain you will need a lawyer for this, since the process is more involved and usually requires you to make a court appearance. I have heard the fee is several hundred dollars, but I'm sure this varies too. I would think a general family attorney could file this for you... You could try googling "Chicago readoption".