Oklahoma adoption is governed by Oklahoma Statutes Title 10, Article 75. Here are the key provisions:
Residency: 6 months (10 O.S. § 7503-1.1)
Court: District Court
Child Consent: Age 12+ (10 O.S. § 7503-2.1)
Abandonment: 12 months no contact (10 O.S. § 7505-4.2)
Termination: Requires separate petition
Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (10 O.S. § 7505-3.1)
Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 4-8 weeks
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Stepparent adoption in Oklahoma at a glance
- Court
- District Court
- Residency before filing
- 6 months
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $150-$300
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Oklahoma families we've helped
- 1,193
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