Step-Parent Adoptions are handled through the Register in Probate Office. You may come to the office to purchase a forms packet for a fee or see Step-Parent Adoption (PDF) for guidelines. It may be necessary to hire an attorney to assist you with this procedure. You must contact a licensed adoption agency to complete a step-parent investigation/screening.
Foreign Adoption and Re-Adoption procedures are handled through the Register in Probate Office. You may come to the office to purchase a forms packet for a fee or see Foreign Adoption and Re-Adoption (PDF) for guidelines.