In this answer · 1 sections
Yes! Same-sex stepparent adoption is legal in all 50 states, including New York. The process is exactly the same as any other stepparent adoption.
Since the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, same-sex marriages have full legal recognition nationwide. Your stepparent adoption in New York will be filed in Family Court or Surrogate's Court using the same process and the same documents.
Requirements are identical:
- Legal marriage to your spouse
- 0 months residency in New York
- Consent or abandonment of the other biological parent
- Background check
- Child consent if age 14+
We've helped many same-sex families complete their adoptions. Our cost is the same $349, and we prepare all documents customized for your New York county. There is no difference in the process or outcome.
Stepparent adoption in New York at a glance
- Court
- Family Court or Surrogate's 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
- New York families we've helped
- 1,119
Adoption document specialists · 25+ years of experience · 34,000+ families helped.
Page layout updated . Individual answers have different research histories. This is general information; court requirements and individual circumstances can differ. Document preparation service, not a law firm.
Get to know our team →