Home study
Waived
Wyoming waives the investigation in a stepparent adoption, so no home visits are needed.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-111(a)(ii)
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We prepare every form for your Wyoming District Court case and stay with you until the judge signs the decree and your family is official.
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Residency
60 days first
You must live in Wyoming for the 60 days immediately before you file.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-103Child's consent
Age 14 and up
A child who is 14 or older must agree to the adoption.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-109Abandonment
No fixed period
Wyoming sets no number of months. The court looks at the other parent's overall conduct.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-110
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Why Wyoming families choose us
We make your Wyoming 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 Wyoming District Court and backed by our 100% court acceptance guarantee.
191 Wyoming families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Wyoming courts see.
Save thousands$349 for the complete package, without attorney fees.
- A Wyoming 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.
Wyoming handles stepparent adoption in the District Court of your county, and we prepare each step so you are never guessing.
Day 1 · onlineTell us about your family
Day 1 · online
Tell us about your family
You answer simple questions about you, your spouse, your stepchild and the other parent. We turn your answers into Wyoming-specific forms. Your documents are ready in 24-48 hours.
Wyoming Statutes Title 1, Chapter 22After you reviewFile with the District Court
After you review
File with the District Court
You file the petition with the clerk of the District Court in your county. You must have lived in Wyoming for the 60 days immediately before filing. We tell you exactly what to bring and what to sign.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-103Weeks 1 onwardThe other parent signs or the court decides
Weeks 1 onward
The other parent signs or the court decides
If the other parent agrees, we prepare the consent. If not, we prepare the notice, which is a routine step. Wyoming sets no fixed number of months for abandonment, so the court looks at the parent's overall conduct.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-110Month 3-6Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
Month 3-6
Hearing, decree and new birth certificate
Adoption hearings in Wyoming are closed unless the court orders otherwise. After the judge signs the final decree, we help you request the new birth certificate from Wyoming Vital Statistics Services.
Wyoming Vital Statistics ServicesDoes 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. We have helped 191 Wyoming families, and we know how to prepare your case either way.
They agree
If the other parent is willing, the consent route is the quickest. We prepare the consent form for your District Court case, and the other parent signs it.
- We draft the consent paperwork
- The other parent signs and returns it
- We add it to your filing packet
They won't sign, or can't be found
If the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, Wyoming law allows the case to go forward on abandonment.
- Wyoming sets no fixed number of months for abandonment.
- The court looks at the parent's overall conduct toward the child.
- You must live in Wyoming for the 60 days immediately before you file.
Notice to the other parent is routine, and we prepare it for you. In Wyoming, termination is not a separate case. It is handled as part of your adoption petition.
Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-110In Wyoming there is no waiting period to count, so your case does not have to wait on a set number of months of abandonment.
One flat price for your Wyoming adoption papers
For $349 you get the complete, court-ready Wyoming document package, with the filing fee paid separately to the clerk.
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 Wyoming packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for stepparent adoption for the Wyoming District Court
- Other parent's consent, or the abandonment and notice papers under Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-110
- Your stepchild's consent form if the child is 14 or older
- Summons and notice documents for the District Court
- Cover sheet and filing instructions for your county clerk
- Final decree of adoption and the new birth certificate request for Wyoming Vital Statistics Services
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult stepchild in Wyoming
Wyoming allows adult adoption, but only if you were a stepparent, grandparent or other blood relative, foster parent or legal guardian who helped raise the adult as a child (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-102(b)). The adult files a consent with the court, and the adult may live inside or outside Wyoming. You must have lived in Wyoming for the 60 days before filing, and the petition goes to the District Court. If the adult consents, the petition shall be granted, and the statute does not expressly require a hearing (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-113).
Raised themYou helped raise them as a child
Adult consentsAdult files consent with court
60 daysYou live in Wyoming first
District CourtPetition filed there
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Wyoming 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 Wyoming adoption specialist first.
Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Wyoming courts will want to see.
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All 23 counties
Filed in your county's District Court
Wyoming has 23 counties, and each one has a District Court that hears adoption petitions. Whether you live in Cheyenne, Casper, Laramie, Gillette, Rock Springs or a smaller town, we prepare your papers for your county's court.
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What Wyoming families ask us
How do I adopt my stepchild in Wyoming?
You file a petition in the District Court of your county, and you must have lived in Wyoming for the 60 days immediately before filing (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-103). We prepare the petition and every supporting form. Most Wyoming stepparent cases take about 3-6 months.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Wyoming?
Yes, if you helped raise them as a child. The adult must file a consent with the court (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-102(b)). Adult cases often take about 4-8 weeks, and the petition is filed in the District Court.
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Wyoming?
Our complete package is $349, and each additional child is $99. The clerk of your county District Court sets the filing fee separately. Wyoming waives the home study for stepparent adoptions, so you do not pay for one.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Wyoming?
Your case can still go forward. Wyoming has no fixed number of months for abandonment, and the court looks at the parent's overall conduct (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-110). In our experience, about 80% of our stepparent adoptions went forward without the other parent's consent. We prepare the notice, and termination is part of the same case.
Does Wyoming require a home study for a stepparent adoption?
No. Wyoming waives the investigation in a stepparent adoption (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-111(a)(ii)). You do not need to schedule home visits.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Wyoming?
If your child is 14 or older, yes. Wyoming requires that child's consent (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-109). We include the consent form in your packet.
Does the other parent still owe child support after a Wyoming stepparent adoption?
The duty to pay support going forward ends when the adoption is final. Past-due support depends on Wyoming law, so unpaid amounts from before the adoption may still be owed.
Will my stepchild get a new birth certificate in Wyoming?
Yes. After the judge signs the final decree, you request an amended birth certificate from Wyoming Vital Statistics Services. We include that request in your packet.
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