Your question, explained
Most likely not! Approximately 80% of the stepparent adoptions we help complete in Ohio are done without the biological parent's consent. If the other parent has abandoned the child (failed to maintain meaningful contact or support), Ohio courts routinely approve adoptions without consent.
For more information about Ohio stepparent adoption, visit stepparentadoption360.com or call (855) 924-0450.
Stepparent adoption in Ohio at a glance
- Court
- Probate Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- May be required
- Ohio families we've helped
- 592
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