Home study
Waived
Kansas does not require the home study and investigation for a stepparent adoption, so there is no home visit to schedule.
K.S.A. § 59-2132
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We prepare every form, tell you exactly where to file in Kansas, and stay with you by phone until the judge signs the decree.
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Residency wait
None required
Kansas sets no minimum residency period before you can file your stepparent adoption petition.
K.S.A. § 59-2126(c)Child's consent
Age 14
A child who is 14 or older must consent to the adoption. Most stepchildren that age are glad to.
K.S.A. § 59-2129Abandonment period
24 months
When the other parent has abandoned the child for 24 months, the case can go forward without that parent's consent.
K.S.A. § 59-2136
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We make your Kansas adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
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891 Kansas families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Kansas courts see.
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- A Kansas 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 District Court. About 3-6 months.
Kansas handles stepparent adoptions in the District Court under Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 59, Article 21, and we prepare the paperwork for each stage.
To begin · A short conversationTell us about your family
To begin · A short conversation
Tell us about your family
Answer our simple questions about you, your spouse, your stepchild and the other parent. We turn your answers into your Kansas documents and have them ready in 24-48 hours.
Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 59, Article 21Next · FilingFile with your county District Court
Next · Filing
File with your county District Court
You file the petition with the clerk of the District Court. Kansas has no residency waiting period, and the home study is waived, so you can file as soon as you sign.
K.S.A. § 59-2132Then · Other parentThe other parent signs or is given notice
Then · Other parent
The other parent signs or is given notice
If the other parent agrees, they sign a consent. If that parent has abandoned the child for 24 months, their consent is not required. We prepare the notice and the abandonment papers for you.
K.S.A. § 59-2136Finally · Within 3-6 monthsHearing, decree and new birth certificate
Finally · Within 3-6 months
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
You attend a short hearing and the judge signs the adoption decree. We then help you request the amended birth certificate from the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics.
Kansas Office of Vital StatisticsDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a child to have a stable two-parent home, 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. When the other parent has abandoned the child for 24 months, Kansas does not require that parent's consent (K.S.A. § 59-2136).
They agree
If the other parent is willing, their signed consent makes your Kansas case simple and fast. We prepare the consent form and give you clear signing instructions.
- We draft the consent for the District Court
- The other parent signs it, with a notary if needed
- Your case moves straight to the hearing
They won't sign, or can't be found
Kansas allows your adoption to go forward without the other parent's consent in situations like these.
- The other parent has abandoned the child for 24 months
- A parent who walked away and stayed away for 24 months does not hold up the adoption
- Once the other parent has abandoned the child for 24 months, you do not need that parent's signature
Notice to the other parent is a routine step, and we prepare it for you. In Kansas, termination is not a separate lawsuit. It is handled as part of the same adoption case.
K.S.A. § 59-2136Kansas has no residency wait and waives the home study, so a stepparent here can start right away. A parent who has abandoned the child for 24 months does not stop you.
One flat price. No surprise bills along the way.
A Kansas family pays $349 for the complete document package, plus $99 for each additional child, and the court filing fee goes to the clerk.
The same decree, the same court, without attorney fees.
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What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Kansas packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for Adoption for the Kansas District Court
- Consent of the other parent, or notice and abandonment papers if that parent will not sign
- Consent of the child, for a child who is 14 or older
- Stepparent and spouse consent statements
- Hearing notices and a proposed order for the District Court
- Final adoption decree and the new birth certificate request for the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics
Adopting an adult
Adopt your adult stepchild in Kansas
Kansas lets any adult, or a married couple jointly, adopt another adult. There is no requirement of a family relationship, a disability or an age gap. The adult being adopted consents, and so does the petitioner's spouse. The adoptee's parents do not consent. You file in the District Court in the county where either of you lives, the court holds a hearing, and the case often finishes in 4-8 weeks.
Any adultmay adopt an adult
No conditionson relationship or age gap
Two consentsadoptee and your spouse
Hearing requiredin the District Court
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Kansas 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 Kansas adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Kansas courts will want to see.
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Filed in your own Kansas county
Kansas has 105 counties, and each one has a District Court that hears adoption cases. We prepare your papers for the District Court in your county, whether you live in Wichita, Overland Park, Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka or a small town.
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What Kansas families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Kansas?
You file a petition in the District Court in your county under Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 59, Article 21. We prepare every document, and you attend a short hearing. Most Kansas stepparent adoptions take 3-6 months.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Kansas?
Yes. Kansas lets any adult adopt another adult, with no relationship, disability or age-gap condition (K.S.A. 59-2112(a)). The adult adoptee and your spouse consent, and the adoptee's parents do not. Many cases finish in 4-8 weeks.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Kansas?
Our complete package is $349, plus $99 for each additional child. The District Court clerk in your county sets the court filing fee, so call the clerk to confirm it. The home study is waived in Kansas, so there is no home study cost.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Kansas?
The adoption can still go forward. When the other parent has abandoned the child for 24 months, Kansas does not require that parent's consent (K.S.A. § 59-2136). We prepare the notice and the papers, and about 80% of our completed stepparent adoptions went forward without the other parent's consent.
Does Kansas require a home study for stepparent adoption?
No home study is required. Kansas waives the assessment and investigation for stepparent adoptions (K.S.A. § 59-2132). That means no home visit and no social worker interview in the usual case.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Kansas?
A child who is 14 or older must consent (K.S.A. § 59-2129). For a younger child, no consent from the child is needed. We include the consent form in your packet when it applies.
Does the other parent still owe child support after a Kansas stepparent adoption?
The duty to pay support going forward ends when the adoption is final. Support that was already past due depends on Kansas law. The child then has you as a legal parent with full rights.
Will my stepchild get a new birth certificate in Kansas?
Yes. After the judge signs the decree, you request an amended birth certificate from the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics. Your name is added as parent. We include the request with your final documents.
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