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Court filing fees for stepparent adoption in Kentucky vary by county. The typical range is $150-$300. This is separate from our document preparation fee of $349. We prepare all your court-ready documents, customized for your specific county in Kentucky, and deliver them within 24 hours. You save an average of $4,600+ compared to hiring an attorney.
Stepparent adoption in Kentucky at a glance
- Court
- Circuit Court
- Residency before filing
- No waiting period for Kentucky residents (non-residents need 12 months in the state)
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $150-$300
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Kentucky families we've helped
- 501
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