Get Petition For Adoption

This guide provides detailed, user-friendly instructions for completing the Petition For Adoption online. Whether you are experienced with legal forms or a first-time user, following this step-by-step process will help ensure that you accurately fill out the necessary sections.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your adoption petition.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the document and access it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by entering your full name, age, and residence address, including city, state, and zip code, in the designated fields for the Petitioner(s). Make sure to provide accurate information as it is essential for the legal process.
3. Next, indicate whether you or any other Petitioner is a resident or in military service in Alabama, or has guardianship or custody of the person to be adopted. Check the appropriate boxes to reflect your situation.
4. If applicable, provide the date and location of marriage for married Petitioners, ensuring you specify the city and state of the marriage.
5. You will now describe the person to be adopted. Enter their current name, any known previous names, and their residence information, including city, county, and state. You should also include their date of birth.
6. Provide the names of the birth parents, if known, and details of the agency or individual conducting the home study.
7. Indicate the reasons for adoption by checking the relevant boxes that apply to the adult being adopted. This could relate to their relationship to you, their consent, or particular circumstances.
8. If applicable, complete details related to custody, visitation, or placement agencies connected to the person being adopted, including addresses and any court orders.
9. List out the names and addresses of individuals from whom consent for adoption is required, including their relationship to the person being adopted.
10. Finalize the form by providing details about how long the person has lived with you or any relevant information that should be included in the petition.
11. After ensuring all fields are accurately filled, save changes, download, print, or share the completed document as required.

Complete your documents online today to ensure a smooth adoption process.