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Here's the full breakdown for Delaware:
Our document preparation fee: $349 for one child, $99 for each additional child.
Court and related costs to budget for Delaware:
- 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 Delaware 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.
Most families in Delaware find the total cost is well under $1,000 — a fraction of what an attorney would charge. And our 100% court acceptance guarantee means you can file with confidence.
Stepparent adoption in Delaware at a glance
- Court
- Family Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 4-6 months
- Child must consent at age
- 14
- Home study
- May be required
- Delaware families we've helped
- 89
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