Your question, explained
Not necessarily. Child support payments don't prevent an abandonment finding if the parent has otherwise failed to maintain meaningful involvement. Pennsylvania courts look at the total relationship, not just financial contributions.
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Stepparent adoption in Pennsylvania at a glance
- Court
- Orphans' 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
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Pennsylvania families we've helped
- 1,250
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