Should I use an attorney or do stepparent adoption myself in New York?

Here's an honest comparison for New York:

With our document preparation service ($349):

• Complete court-ready documents for your countie
• Step-by-step filing instructions
• Unlimited support and revisions
• 100% court acceptance guarantee
• You handle filing and court appearance
• Total cost: ~$650–$850

With a New York attorney ($3,000-$5,000+):

• Attorney prepares documents
• Attorney may appear in court with you
• Attorney handles legal strategy
• Total cost: $3,000–$6,000+

Our recommendation:

• For uncontested adoptions (bio parent absent or consenting): Our service is all you need. This covers the vast majority of cases.
• For contested adoptions (bio parent actively fighting): Use our service for documents + hire an attorney for court representation.

We've helped 1,119+ families in New York. The outcome is identical — the same adoption order from the same Family Court or Surrogate's Court.