Stepparent Adoption
These forms are only to be used when a stepparent is adopting a minor child with the consent of all living legal parents and consent of the minor child if over 14 years old.
These forms are not to be used:
- when a parent objects to or contests the adoption;
- when a parent is unknown or cannot be located; or
- when the child or one of the legal parents of the child is a member of or eligible for membership in an Indian tribe.
Courts require that persons filing adoptions follow court rules. Failure to follow court rules may prevent you from finishing your case. Self-represented persons are expected to know and follow the same rules that attorneys are required to follow.
The Clerk of the District Court cannot help you complete these forms or give you legal advice. The Clerk can provide you very limited information about the adoption process. If you have questions you should contact an attorney.
Forms
- Civil Cover Sheet
- Instructions for Stepparent Adoption with Consents
- Petition for Adoption by Stepparent with Consents
- Parent's Consent to the Adoption of Minor Child By Stepparent
- Consent of Spouse to the Adoption of Minor Child by Stepparent
- Consent by Child Over 14 Years of Age to Adoption by Stepparent
- Entry of Appearance and Waiver of Notice
- Accounting of Consideration and Disbursements
- Order for Hearing and for Notice
- Notice of Hearing on Petition for Stepparent Adoption with Consents
- Affidavit of Service
- Decree of Adoption by Stepparent with Consents
Courts require that persons filing adoptions follow court rules. Failure to follow court rules may prevent you from finishing your case. Self-represented persons are expected to know and follow the same rules that attorneys are required to follow.
The Clerk of the District Court cannot help you complete these forms or give you legal advice. The Clerk can provide you very limited information about the adoption process. If you have questions you should contact an attorney.