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Yes, Washington has some specific requirements to be aware of:
1. Washington has established clear, reasonable requirements for stepparent adoption: Basic Eligibility Marriage Requiremen
2. Washington requires criminal background checks for adoptive parents.
3. Washington allows courts to waive home study requirements for stepparent adoptions when the child has been living with t
4. Washington doesn't specify a minimum marriage duration.
Standard requirements also apply:
- 0 months Washington residency (RCW § 26.33.020)
- Background check for the adopting stepparent
- Child consent if age 14+ (RCW § 26.33.160)
- Home study waived for stepparents (RCW § 26.33.190)
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Stepparent adoption in Washington at a glance
- Court
- Superior Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 14
- Home study
- May be required
- Washington families we've helped
- 1,104
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