This is a Petition for Adoption, to be used by the Courts in the State of Wisconsin. This form is used as a Petition to the Court, requesting that the Court approve an adoption of a particular child or adult.
Wisconsin Petition for Adoption for Child or Adult
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If a parent does not have Parental Responsibility (PR), the court is not required to have their consent before making an adoption order. However, if this parent has a close connection with their child, it is likely the court will want to find out their views, as well as the child's.
Be at least 21 years old. Have sufficient income to cover their financial needs. Have adequate space for the child. Complete adoption training. Pass criminal background checks. Be in generally good physical and mental health.
Keep in mind, though, that even though the lawyer is court-appointed, there may be a fee involved. If you choose to hire a private attorney, the costs may vary substantially. Overall, the cost of stepchild adoption can vary state to state and ranges from $700-$3,500.
The Uniform Adoption Act, which applies to all states, requires the informed consent of anyone under eighteen years of age to be adopted if the child is more than 12 years old. However, the court does have the power to waive the consent requirement if it finds the adoption to be in the child's best interests.
Be at least 21 years old. Have sufficient income to cover their financial needs. Have adequate space for the child. Complete adoption training. Pass criminal background checks. Be in generally good physical and mental health.
Another way to have a stepparent adoption without the consent of the other biological parent is if the parent has abandoned the child. For abandonment, the parent must have not paid child support or contacted the child for a certain period of time, usually a year.
What are the costs involved with an infant adoption? The Wisconsin Adoption Information Center lists the typical cost of a domestic infant adoption at $12,00-$25,000 and a private adoption at $10,000-$30,000 and offers some suggestions as to how to make a baby adoption in affordable for prospective parents.
This type of adoption can cost between $2,000 - $4,000 in agency fees.
If you want to adopt a stepchild, you must have the consent (or agreement) of both your spouse and the child's other parent (the noncustodial parent) unless that parent has abandoned the child. By giving his or her consent, the noncustodial parent gives up all rights and responsibilities, including child support.