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Can I adopt my stepchild if their other parent lives in another state?

1 min readHelping families since 2001Michigan
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Yes! Michigan courts can grant the adoption as long as either you, your spouse, or the child is a Michigan resident. The other parent's location doesn't prevent the adoption.

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Stepparent adoption in Michigan at a glance

Court
Family Division of Circuit 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
Michigan families we've helped
391

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