Home study
Waived
Alaska does not require a home study visit for your stepparent adoption.
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.100
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Make Your Alaska Family Official.Alaska stepparent & adult adoption, done for you: court-ready documents for the Superior Court in 24-48 hours.
We prepare every form, check every detail, and stay by your side until the Alaska judge signs the decree making your family official.
$349 complete Alaska package · documents in 24–48 hours
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Residency wait
None required
Alaska sets no residency months, so you can file as soon as your papers are ready.
Alaska Statutes Title 25, Chapter 23Child's consent
Age 10 or older
A child who is 10 or older must consent to the adoption in Alaska.
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.040Abandonment period
Six months
A parent who has abandoned the child for six months may not hold up the adoption.
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.050(a)(1)-(2)
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Why Alaska families choose us
We make your Alaska adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
Court approvedPrepared for your Alaska Superior Court and backed by our 100% court acceptance guarantee.
126 Alaska families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Alaska courts see.
Save thousands$349 for the complete package, without attorney fees.
- A Alaska adoption specialist handles your case.
- We stay with you from filing to the new birth certificate.
- Unlimited revisions and real people on the phone, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm MST.
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Four stages. One Superior Court. About three to six months.
Alaska handles stepparent adoptions in the Superior Court under one set of statutes, with no residency wait and no home study.
Start here · onlineTell us about your Alaska family
Start here · online
Tell us about your Alaska family
You answer simple questions about you, your spouse, your child and the other parent. It takes a short sitting at your kitchen table. We turn your answers into your Alaska packet.
Alaska Statutes Title 25, Chapter 23Within 24-48 hoursFile with the Alaska Superior Court
Within 24-48 hours
File with the Alaska Superior Court
Your court-ready documents arrive in 24-48 hours. You sign them and file the petition with the Superior Court that serves your area, whether you live in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan or a smaller community. Alaska has no residency waiting period and the home study is waived.
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.100After filingThe other parent signs or notice is given
After filing
The other parent signs or notice is given
If the other parent agrees, they sign a written consent. If not, and the other parent has abandoned the child for six months, we prepare the notice papers and the court can proceed on that ground in the same case. A child who is 10 or older signs a consent too.
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.040Hearing day · then the decreeHearing, decree and new birth certificate
Hearing day · then the decree
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
The Superior Court holds a hearing and signs the final decree. We then prepare your request to the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics for your child's new birth certificate. Most stepparent cases finish in 3-6 months.
Alaska Bureau of Vital StatisticsDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a two-parent home for your child, and most families we help finish without the other parent's consent. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent.
They agree
When the other parent is willing, the Alaska process is quick and friendly. They sign a written consent, and we prepare it for you.
- The other parent signs a written consent we prepare
- A child who is 10 or older signs a consent too
- Your case moves straight to the Superior Court hearing
They won't sign, or can't be found
If the other parent will not sign, or cannot be found, Alaska law has a clear path.
- A parent who has abandoned the child for six months does not have to consent.
- That ground is set out in Alaska Stat. § 25.23.050(a)(1)-(2).
- The court can approve the adoption without that parent's signature.
Notice to the other parent is a routine step, and we prepare it for you. In Alaska, termination is not a separate case. It is handled within your adoption petition.
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.050(a)(1)-(2)Alaska has no residency wait and no home study, so your family can file as soon as your documents are signed.
One flat price. The Alaska court sets its own fee.
An Alaska family pays $349 for the complete package, plus $99 for each additional child, and the court's own filing fee.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
Start for $349The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
What families tell us
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I was nervous about doing this without an attorney, but after working with your team, I knew I was in good hands. Every question I had was answered promptly, and the forms were exactly what the court needed. Today, we finalized our adoption, and it was an emotional, beautiful moment for our family. Thank you for making this possible.
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What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Alaska packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for Adoption prepared for the Alaska Superior Court
- Consent from the other parent, or notice and abandonment papers under Alaska Stat. § 25.23.050(a)(1)-(2)
- Consent form for a child who is 10 or older
- No home study paperwork needed: the home study is waived under Alaska Stat. § 25.23.100
- Hearing notice, cover sheets and proposed orders for the Superior Court
- Final decree of adoption and your new birth certificate request to the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult in Alaska
Alaska law says any person may be adopted, with no relationship, disability or age-gap condition. The adult signs a written consent, and so does the adult's spouse if there is one. The home study is waived unless the court directs otherwise. The petition goes to the Superior Court, a hearing is contemplated, and adult adoptions often finish in 2-4 weeks.
Who qualifiesAny person may be adopted
ConsentAdult and spouse sign
Home studyWaived unless court directs
TimelineOften 2-4 weeks
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Alaska instructions make the process simple, and we are a phone call away at every step.
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AnswerTell us about your family in our 15-minute questionnaire. Save and come back any time.2
Review & signYour complete packet arrives in 24–48 hours with step-by-step filing instructions.3
FileFile with your clerk. We stay with you through the hearing, the decree and the new birth certificate.
Talk to a Alaska adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Alaska courts will want to see.
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All 29 boroughs
Every Alaska borough, one Superior Court process
Alaska has 29 boroughs, and your adoption is filed in the Superior Court, whether you live in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka or Ketchikan. We have helped 126 Alaska families and we prepare your papers for the right court.
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What Alaska families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Alaska?
You file a petition in the Alaska Superior Court under Alaska Statutes Title 25, Chapter 23. Alaska has no residency wait, and the home study is waived. We prepare the full packet in 24-48 hours, and most cases finish in 3-6 months.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska law says any person may be adopted (AS 25.23.010), with no relationship, disability or age-gap condition. The adult and the adult's spouse sign written consents, and these cases often finish in 2-4 weeks.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Alaska?
Our complete package is $349, and each additional child is $99. The home study costs $0 because Alaska waives it. The Superior Court clerk sets the filing fee, so call the clerk to confirm it.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Alaska?
Your adoption can still go forward. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. Alaska Stat. § 25.23.050(a)(1)-(2) covers a parent who abandoned the child for six months, and we prepare the notice. Termination is handled in the same case.
Does Alaska require a home study for stepparent adoption?
The home study is waived under Alaska Stat. § 25.23.100, so no social worker visits your home. We prepare every form the Superior Court asks for in your packet.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Alaska?
A child who is 10 or older must consent. That rule is in Alaska Stat. § 25.23.040. We prepare the consent form for your child to sign.
Does child support end after a stepparent adoption in Alaska?
The other parent's duty to pay support going forward ends when the adoption is final. Past-due support depends on Alaska law.
Will my child get a new birth certificate in Alaska?
Yes. After the Superior Court signs the decree, the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics issues the new birth certificate. We prepare the request that goes with your final decree.
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