“My husband have been with me and my son for a long time and my husband wants to adopt my son is their a way he can file for adoption without having to get a lawyer or pay all that money people said it is for adoption?? How can we start these process we need help on how to start working on these???”

The rules for adoption proceedings vary by state. Almost every state would require the filing a petition for the adoption with a juvenile court. You will likely need biological father’s consent or some other work around. I do not have a specific do it yourself adoption kit to recommend, or particular state resource, but they are out there. Some attorneys and/or adoption services agencies may give a free consultation. There are libraries in your community and on line. Either start researching or start saving to hire an attorney.


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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.