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Home studies are typically waived for stepparent adoptions in Ohio when the child has been living in a stable home with the stepparent and biological parent. This saves time and money for Ohio families.
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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