Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Who is responsible for costs of a step parent adoption?
Asked on 1/24/14, 6:15 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein
Attorney & Mediator
The parent and the step-parent will pay most of the costs associated with a termination of parental rights and step-parent adoption.
The the person terminating their parental rights wants to help with the costs that ok too.
There will be filing fees for 2 lawsuits, ad litem attorney fees to represent the minor child, social study fees and a criminal background check on the person seeking to adopt plus attorney fees.
I hope this helps.
Good luck!
Answered on 1/25/14, 10:08 pm