Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Does Allegheny County, PA require a homestudy for a stepparent adoption?


Asked on 11/26/13, 8:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Greenstein Greenstein Family Law Services, P.C.

Generally, yes. Once your adoption paperwork is filed, you will be contacted by someone from the Adoption Department of Orphans Division, to set up a basic home inspection. It's not an involved process, and as long as the inspector isn't tripping over drug paraphernalia or facing a child who is cringing in fear, it's usually just a formality.

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Answered on 12/02/13, 8:26 am


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