Your question, explained
This is actually the most common situation we help with. Most of our Washington families complete adoptions without the other parent's consent based on abandonment. Years of non-involvement typically supports an abandonment finding.
For more information about Washington stepparent adoption, visit stepparentadoption360.com or call (855) 924-0450.
Stepparent adoption in Washington at a glance
- Court
- Superior Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 14
- Home study
- May be required
- Washington families we've helped
- 1,104
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