[abke333]

I would also like all of the forms for step parent adoption....why did you go about doing the step parent adoption?

[halismom]

I too would like to adopt my "step" son-hate that word! He is 18 months old, his biological mom died when he was 5 months old. Can anyone help me out here or direct me to websites. I would like to try and do this on my own without going through a lawyer. Thanks! My email is halismom@gmail.com

[sweett101]

I would also like those forms.
sweett1001@yahoo.com
Thanks a lot!

[griff0612]

Hello,
My wife and I got married this year and I want to adopt my step-daughter. She is only 4 years old and we want to change her name before she gets older.
I sent an email to 6 different coordinators for Harris county family courts judges and every single one of them told me to consult with an attorney. Despite the fact that I am way above the poverty level (which is ridiculously low by the way), we cannot afford $1000+ for an attorney. Every government agency I have contacted here in Houston has told me to hire a lawyer and that they cannot help and that there are no forms to provide. Can someone help me and send me the forms please or give me a brief description of the process?

Thanks

[just.a.mom]

Originally Posted by griff0612

Hello,
My wife and I got married this year and I want to adopt my step-daughter. She is only 4 years old and we want to change her name before she gets older.
I sent an email to 6 different coordinators for Harris county family courts judges and every single one of them told me to consult with an attorney. Despite the fact that I am way above the poverty level (which is ridiculously low by the way), we cannot afford $1000+ for an attorney. Every government agency I have contacted here in Houston has told me to hire a lawyer and that they cannot help and that there are no forms to provide. Can someone help me and send me the forms please or give me a brief description of the process?

Thanks

Even doing the adoption yourself it will still cost $1000. If you used a lawyer it would cost closer to 5g's.
The filing fees are around $260 (varies by county), the home study is around $650, the fingerprinting is around $30 plus notary fees if you can't find one for free. And this is ONLY if there is NO termination of parental rights (other parent died). Otherwise you will have additional fees for getting parental rights terminated.. even if the other parent is willingly signing over rights.... you will most likly need an attorney..
good luck..

[lilmomma0507]

Originally Posted by txtaylor

Spencer,

Yes, you can do your own step-parent adoption. It's relatively simple, just time consuming. I can forward the information to you if you would like. I know I've already sent you the info on the relinquishment. Let me know if you would like the rest of it. I'm in Texas also and I did the adoption paperwork for my husband to adopt my sons.

HELLO! I LIVE IN IOWA SO I AM SURE THE LAWS ARE NOT THE SAME.. BUT I WOULD LOVE ANY AND ALL INFO ON DOING IT YOURSELF.. I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 3 YEARS AND MY HUSBAND IS WANTING TO MY MY DAUGHTER OUR DAUGHTER! HER REAL FATHER HAS NEVER SEEN HER AND IS WILLING TO SIGN OFF HIS RIGHTS(NOT THAT HE HAD ANY TO BEGIN WITH)..

I JUST WANT TO GET THIS DONE.. IN IOWA THEY WANT MY ARM AND LEG TO DO THIS AND I JUST DONT HAVE THAT WITH THE WAY THE WORLD IS NOW... PLEASE AND THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP.. MY EMAIL IS hot_momma0507@yahoo.com

[flores1978]

My husband wants to adopt my son but i can not afford a lawery. Can you please send me the information on how you did yours please. thank you

[flores1978]

Originally Posted by APRIL7623

I just talked to a lawyer here in Houston that quoted me $5000! I can not pay that even on a payment plan. I was wondering if you could also forward me that information, please. My husband wants to adopt my son and the biological father left when I was 6 months pregnant. The Attorney General tried to find him for up to 2 years and finally closed the case. I figured this would be an open and shut case. He is not a legal citizen of the US and is more than likely not even in this country.

Thank you very much for your help.
april7623@hotmail.com

My husband wants to adopt my son but i can not afford a lawery. Can you please send me the information on how you did yours please. thank you