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Most adoptions we help Texas families complete are done without the other parent's consent. If the other parent has failed to maintain meaningful contact or support the child, Texas courts routinely approve adoptions without requiring consent.
For more information about Texas stepparent adoption, visit stepparentadoption360.com or call (855) 924-0450.
Stepparent adoption in Texas at a glance
- Court
- District Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Texas families we've helped
- 3,478
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