What does it cost?

Great question! Here's the full cost breakdown:

Our service: $349 for the first child, $95 for each additional child

This includes all your court documents customized for your specific county in Indiana, step-by-step instructions, unlimited email support, and unlimited form revisions. We guarantee 100% court acceptance.

Court and related costs (approximate):

• Filing fee: ~$170 in Indiana ($20 adoption history + $50 putative father registry check + $100 clerk fee). Some courts may waive this for financial hardship.
• Service of process: ~$50 (usually served by sheriff)
• Background check: Required for the stepparent — results come back in 3-4 weeks
• Home study: Often waived for stepparent adoptions in Indiana, but the criminal history check cannot be waived even when the home study is

Total cost with us: Approximately $650-$850 depending on your specific county and whether a home study is required.

Compare that to hiring an attorney: $2,500-$5,000+ for even an uncontested stepparent adoption.

Over 34,000 families have saved thousands by using our service and doing the leg work themselves (filing documents, attending hearings). We guide you through every step — you just save the attorney fees by handling the filing and court appearance yourself.

Any questions about what's included or the process? Happy to walk you through it!