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IN Tx, there usta be a credit of $1500.00 to help with attorney fees. They took that benefit away and now, only special needs children get that money. We had to get an attorney. so far, it has cost 2000. We could make payments. We still have not seen the bill, so we maybe making payments now that all is said and done. We are told that it should cost around 1500.00. Most family law attorneys will take payments. Talk to other foster parents in your area who have adopted and ask about their attorney's and if they would recommend them. That is probably the best way to find an attorney. It costs whatever it costs. If you have a baby naturally, it cost money. If you adopt through an agency it cost a whole lot more. IMHO, it is the best 2000 I ever spent. I heard it said, people think nothing of spending 100,000 for a house and at least 20,000 for a car, so, what is 2000.00 for a child, which is WAY MORE VALUABLE.

The attorney will file the paperwork with the courts to make the adoption legal. You really want a professional to do this, you don't want something missed and risk the adoption. Sometimes, if things aren't done right, then your adoption may not be legal.... And I promise, that will cost a whole lot more if you have to go through a mess like that. So, it is a good thing to hire a professional.