Where can I find Ohio's adoption statutes?

Ohio stepparent adoption is governed by Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3107. Here are the key statutes:

• §3107.07

https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3107.07

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (ORC § 3107.03)
• Abandonment: 12 months (ORC § 3107.07)
• Child consent: Age 12+ (ORC § 3107.06)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (ORC § 3107.031)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with Ohio law. But they're here if you want to review them.