What are the filing fees in Texas?

Filing fees in Texas for stepparent adoption typically range from $250 to $350, depending on the specific county where you're filing.

For example:

• Harris County (Houston) is usually around $280
• Dallas County is typically $300-$350
• Travis County (Austin) is around $250

Total costs to budget for the entire adoption:

Beyond the filing fee, you'll also have:

• Our service: $349 for one child, $95 for each additional child
• Service of process: ~$50 (if the other parent needs to be served)
• Background check: $50-$100
• Home study: Often waived in Texas for uncontested stepparent adoptions, but if required, typically $300-$400

Total estimated cost: $650-$850 to complete your adoption from start to finish.

Compare that to hiring an attorney, which typically costs $3,000-$5,000+ for an uncontested stepparent adoption in Texas.

We help more families complete their adoptions in Texas than any other state — the process is fairly straightforward, and Texas courts are very familiar with stepparent adoptions. The timeline is typically about 3 months once you file.

Is there anything else about the costs or process in Texas I can help explain?