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If she is educated in her options and has chosen adoption, here is what you will need to do.
You will need to get a homestudy thru Ca DSS which is almost $3,000. In Ca., this process begins once a petition to adopt has been filed with the court. You will need to hire an Adoption Service Provider to advise the bmother of her rights. She can sign the forms 10 days after the advisement and her rights will be terminated 30 days later unless she changes her mind. There is a way around this 30 day revocation if the bmom is willing, but most op for 30 days. You would be responsible for her counselling if she wants it. Medical costs should be discussed as well as pregnancy related expenses. You should hire a private attorney to help you with getting the paperwork processed smoothly. Even if you are good with all that stuff, it is worth it to pay for their experience and guidance. If the adoption is uncontested the attorney should only be a couple thousand max.
But you didn't mention the b-father. Is he known and willing to sign? If not, you could be looking at a more complicated and expensive adoption.
Hope this helps somewhat.
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