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There are two classifications of Stepparent Adoption: The first involves those situations where the non-custodial natural parent is willing to sign a written CONSENT to the adoption, thereby relinquishing his or her parental responsibilities to the child; and second, those cases where the non-custodial parent has abandoned the child, refuses to sign a consent, or simply cannot be located after reasonable effort. A parent has "abandoned" a child, thereby making the child available for adoption by a stepparent, when the non-custodial natural parent has had no contact with the child for a year or more; or fails without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for a year or more. If either or both of these apply, the adoption may go through even if the non-custodial parent opposes it. The adopting stepparent and the custodial natural parent must have been married for at least one year before such an adoption can be processed. Mr. Calder offers affordable flat fees in these cases, the amount of which ranges between $1000 to $1500, plus court costs (such as filing fees etc.,) depending upon which of the above categories your case falls into. For more information or to discuss your case with Mr. Calder personally , call (303) 751-9462 for an appointment or you may discuss it by telephone, your choice. |