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The success rate is extremely high. In our 25+ years and 34,000+ completed adoptions, the vast majority of cases are approved.
Why the success rate is so high:
- Over 80% are based on abandonment (bio parent absent) — courts approve these routinely
- The child is already living with the stepparent in a stable home
- Courts strongly favor providing children with two legal parents
- The process is well-established in every state
When adoption might not be approved:
- The adopting stepparent has a criminal history involving crimes against children (rare)
- The biological parent successfully contests and proves they've maintained a relationship (uncommon)
- Required steps aren't completed properly (our 100% guarantee covers this)
Our track record:
- 34,000+ families helped since 1999
- All 50 states and D.C.
- 100% court acceptance guarantee on our documents
- Average savings of $4,600+ vs. attorney fees
If you're wondering whether your case will succeed, the answer is almost certainly yes. Start at stepparentadoption360.com/portal/register.
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