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What are the court filing fees for adoption in New Jersey?

1 min readHelping families since 2001New Jersey

Court filing fees for stepparent adoption in New Jersey vary by county. The typical range is $200-$350. This is separate from our document preparation fee of $349. We prepare all your court-ready documents, customized for your specific county in New Jersey, and deliver them within 24 hours. You save an average of $4,600+ compared to hiring an attorney.

Stepparent adoption in New Jersey at a glance

Court
Superior Court
Residency before filing
No minimum period
Typical timeline
3-6 months
Court filing fee
$200-$350
Child's consent
New Jersey does not require the child's consent; a child 10 or older attends the final hearing and the court considers the child's wishes
Home study
Usually waived for stepparents
New Jersey families we've helped
1,204

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Published by Douglas Brown & the StepParent Adoption 360 team

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