What is the cost of stepparent adoption near Cincinnati, Ohio?

The cost of stepparent adoption near Cincinnati, Ohio:

Our document preparation fee: $349 for one child, $95 for each additional child.

Court and related costs to budget for Ohio:

• Filing fees: $200-$500
• Service of process: ~$50 (usually via sheriff's office)
• Background check: $50–$100 (results in 3–4 weeks)

Total typical cost with us: Under $1,000

Compare to hiring an attorney: $3,000-$5,000+

You save an average of $4,600+ by using our professional document preparation service instead of hiring an attorney. Our forms carry a 100% court acceptance guarantee.

Court filing fees can vary by countie — the Cincinnati area courts may have different fees than other parts of Ohio. We'll include the exact filing information for your specific courthouse in your document package.

We've helped families throughout the Cincinnati metropolitan area complete their adoptions for 25+ years.