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Pennsylvania courts will still grant the adoption if abandonment is proven, even if the parent objects. The key is demonstrating their lack of meaningful involvement over time.
We've helped 1,250+ families in Pennsylvania through this process.
Stepparent adoption in Pennsylvania at a glance
- Court
- Orphans' Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$500
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Pennsylvania families we've helped
- 1,250
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