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    Apr 13, 2011, 03:25 AM
    Who should I speak with to adopt my stepdaughter
    My daugther's biological father wants to sign his parental right over to me what do I have to do to make sure that happens
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    Apr 13, 2011, 03:30 AM

    Consult a Family Law attorney. You need an attorney to prepare the adoption petition. This is something where you need to make sure everything is done absolutely legally. The attorney will include a relinquishment of rights for the bio father to sign. As long as the bio father is willing, it should be pretty straightforward.
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    Apr 13, 2011, 03:50 AM
    How much do you think this will cost us
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    Apr 13, 2011, 04:32 AM
    I would certainly hire an attorney to handle everything so that you are sure it has been done properly. Good luck and God bless you for taking this step in her life and yours.
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    Apr 13, 2011, 04:45 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by vdogg15 View Post
    How much do you think this will cost us
    It depends on your location. But I would think $1500 would be reasonable. Shop around.
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