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The cost of stepparent adoption near Great Falls, Montana:
Our document preparation fee: $349 for one child, $99 for each additional child.
Court and related costs to budget for Montana:
- Filing fees: Vary by county (typically $100–$400)
- Service of process: ~$50 (usually via sheriff's office)
- Background check: $50–$100 (results in 3–4 weeks)
Total typical cost with us: Approximately $650–$850
Compare to hiring a Montana attorney: $2,500–$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 county — the Great Falls area courts may have different fees than other parts of Montana. We'll include the exact filing information for your specific courthouse in your document package.
We've helped families throughout the Great Falls metropolitan area complete their adoptions for 25+ years.
Stepparent adoption in Montana at a glance
- Court
- District Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Montana families we've helped
- 151
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