Get Ca Adopt-215 2024-2026

The CA ADOPT-215 form is an essential document for finalizing an adoption in California. This guide will provide clear, step-by-step instructions to assist you in completing the form accurately and efficiently online.

Follow the steps to fill out the CA ADOPT-215 form.

1. Click the 'Get Form' button to access the CA ADOPT-215 form and open it for editing.
2. In the adopting parent(s) section, provide the names, relationship to the child, street address, city, state, zip code, and daytime telephone number. Include your lawyer's details if applicable, such as their name, address, telephone number, email address, and State Bar number.
3. Fill in the court name and street address where the adoption will be filed. Use 'Superior Court of California, County of' followed by the appropriate county name.
4. Enter information about the child, including their name after adoption (first, middle, and last), date of birth, case number (to be filled in by the court), age, and place of birth if known.
5. If applicable, provide the name of the adoption agency involved in the process.
6. Complete the hearing details with the state, country, department, division, room, hearing date, clerk’s office telephone number, the judicial officer’s name, and the names of people present at the hearing, including your lawyer, the child's lawyer, the child, and any parent keeping parental rights.
7. Check the box if there are additional names to list. If so, attach a sheet of paper labeled 'ADOPT-215, Item 4' with these names and their relationship to the child.
8. If the hearing is waived under Family Code section 9000.5, make sure to check the corresponding box.
9. After hearing, the judge will indicate findings regarding the child's age and consent to the adoption.
10. The judge will review criteria for each adopting parent and will indicate whether they will provide support, care, and agree to adopt the child.
11. If the child is identified as an Indian child, ensure the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act are addressed within the form, if applicable.
12. The judge will approve any necessary agreements regarding post-adoption contact and indicate if this is a tribal customary adoption.
13. The judge will make a determination regarding the adoption being in the child's best interest and finalize the child's name after adoption.
14. Finally, confirm the adoption date and have the judge sign the order. For confidentiality, ensure the clerk completes the certificate of mailing section.
15. Once you have filled out the form completely, you can save changes, download the document, print it for physical submission, or share it as needed.

Start completing your CA ADOPT-215 form online today and take a significant step towards finalizing your adoption!