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“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???”
Question: 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.
