Are there any special requirements for adoption in Colorado?

Yes, Colorado has some specific requirements to be aware of:

1. Colorado does not require a home study for stepparent adoptions.

2. Colorado has a brief waiting period to allow any objections to be raised.

3. Colorado allows name changes as part of the stepparent adoption process at no additional cost.

4. Colorado has no specific waiting period.

Standard requirements also apply:

• 6 months Colorado residency (C.R.S. § 19-5-201)
• Background check for the adopting stepparent
• Child consent if age 12+ (C.R.S. § 19-5-203)
• Home study waived for stepparents (C.R.S. § 19-5-207.5)

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