Alaska Petition for Adoption is a legal document that is used to initiate the adoption process in the state of Alaska. This document is filed with the court and must be supported by a number of additional documents. It includes information about the adoptive parents, the child to be adopted, and the relationship between the two. It must also include a signed consent form from the child's birth parents or legal guardians. There are two types of Alaska Petition for Adoption: stepparent adoption and adult adoption. Stepparent adoption is when a stepparent is seeking to legally adopt a stepchild. Adult adoption is when an adult is seeking to legally adopt another adult. Both types of Alaska Petition for Adoption require additional forms, such as a home study, background checks, and a petition for adoption.