How Much Does It Cost To Adopt Someone Over 18?

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How much does it cost to adopt someone over 18 years old?

This article will explain:

  • how much you can expect to pay for an adult adoption
  • what affects the price of adult adoption
  • a breakdown of adult adoption costs
  • how to pay for adult adoptions
  • how to adopt an adult

Let’s dig in.

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How Much Does It Cost To Adopt Someone Over 18?

It will cost you between $425 and $1,425 to adopt someone over 18 years of age.

Let’s break down what affects how much it costs to adopt someone over 18.

And how you can either opt for:

  • the cheapest option
  • the safest and most convenient option

Both are great choices as long as they meet your goals.

What Affects The Cost To Adopt Someone Over 18?

  • attorneys fees are $300 – $400 per hour
  • filing fees are roughly $200-$300

How Much Does It Cost To Adopt An Adult?

Our Adult Adoption Attorneys Handle Everything

This option is completely hands-off for you.

We will:

  • gather the information from you
  • fill out the adult adoption forms for you
  • review the adult adoption forms with you
  • provide witnesses and a notary for you to sign the adoption papers
  • notify the biological parents for you
  • file all of the adult adoption forms and paperwork for you

When you use our adult adoption attorneys:

  • you don’t have to worry about the papers getting rejected by the courts
  • you have peace of mind everything is filled out properly
  • you don’t have to find witnesses and a notary
  • you don’t have to worry about whether you meet Georgia’s signature laws
  • you don’t have to take off work to go to the courthouse and file the paperwork
  • you don’t have to worry about reaching out to the biological parents

Everything is hands-off for you with this package.

This one costs you:

  • three hours of adoption attorney fees: $1,050
  • the adult adoption forms: $150
  • filing fees: $225

In total, an adult adoption with this selection will cost you about $1,425.

Our Adult Adoption Attorneys Review Your Papers

With this option, you save a lot of legal fees, making it a better deal for you.

We will provide you with the adult adoption forms that you need.

(And the instructions on how to fill the adoption papers out.)

And we will review the paperwork to make sure you filled it out correctly.

We also will answer any questions you may have along the way.

We will review the adult adoption forms with you

When you use our adult adoption attorneys to review your paperwork:

  • you don’t have to worry about the papers getting rejected by the courts
  • you have peace of mind everything is filled out properly

This one costs you:

  • one hour of adoption attorney fees: $400
  • the adult adoption forms: $175
  • filing fees: $225

In total, an adult adoption with this selection will cost you about $800.

On this one, you’re filing the paperwork.

You will pay the $225 when you file the adoption forms at the courthouse.

You Get Adoption Forms And Instructions

This is the cheapest option we have.

It’s a Do-It-Yourself packet that comes with:

  • all of the forms that you will need
  • step-by-step instructions on how to fill the forms out and how to file them

We also will answer any questions you have during the process.

There are no adoption attorney fees in this one because we are not:

  • reviewing your paperwork
  • handling any of the adult adoption processes for you

This one costs you:

  • the adult adoption forms: $249
  • filing fees: $225

How To Pay For Your Adult Adoption

After you fill out the form on this page, we will reach out via email.

We will either:

  • chat via email
  • chat on the phone

Our goal is to understand what your needs are and answer any questions you have.

After we have decided to work together, we will send you an invoice.

The invoice will cover legal costs, like:

  • adult adoption lawyer fees
  • paperwork costs
  • filing fees

So, if you choose:

  • the first option, you pay the entire $1,425 on that invoice
  • the second option, you pay the entire $575 on that invoice
  • the third option, you pay the entire $200 on that invoice

For options 2 and 3, you are filing the paperwork.

You’ll pay the filing fees when you file that paperwork.

So, we won’t invoice you for filing fees unless you choose option 1.

With option 1, we are filing the adoption paperwork for you.

And we will handle paying those fees on your behalf.

What Is An Adult Adoption?

Adult adoption is an adoption between two or more adults. 

Usually, it’s done to transfer inheritance rights or filiation

Adult adoption is the process of assuming the parent-child role of an adult. 

Adult adoption permanently transfers rights and responsibilities to the adoptive parent. 

And the biological parents will agree to the termination of parental rights. 

Meaning they give up any legal rights to their biological child.

(You don’t need permission from birth parents for adult adoption.)

Common Types Of Adoption For Adults

The most common reasons that people adopt adults are:

  • step-parent adoption of adult stepchildren
  • you raised the adult child most of their life
  • foster parents adopting adult foster children
  • relatives adoption adult family members

How To Adopt An Adult

This is the adult adoption process to establish the parent-child relationship.

  1. Get the correct adult adoption forms from your adoption attorney. 
  2. Fill out the judicial council forms for a Georgia adult adoption. 
  3. Have witnesses sign the adoption forms. 
  4. Have the adult adoption forms notarized by our adoption attorneys. 
  5. Have the biological parents agree to the termination of parental rights.
  6. File a Petition for Adoption (with a birth certificate) at your local Superior Court.
  7. Get a court date scheduled to present your case to the judge. 
  8. Appear in family court on the hearing date to present your adult adoption case. 
  9. Receive your court orders and certified copy of the Order of Adoption. 
  10. Get a new birth certificate to reflect the name change.

Adult Adoption Requirements

Adult adoption law requirements are far less restrictive than those involving a minor child.

  • Only the consent of the adoptee is required.
  • You do not have to terminate the existing parents’ rights of biological parents.
  • The biological parents need to get notified, but do not need to consent.
  • If the adult child is married, they should get spousal consent to the adoption agreement.
  • A home study is not required for adult adoption proceedings.

Can You Adopt Someone Older Than You?

No, you cannot adopt someone who is older than you.

No state allows you to adopt someone older than yourself.

Some states even require you to be 5-15 years older than the adult adoptee.

How To Adopt An Adult

If you want the best adoption attorneys to represent you, fill out the form below.

Our attorneys have the experience needed to ensure that your rights are protected.

This means that you don’t wrongfully lose rights when adopting.

And you will have a smooth hearing when presenting your case to the judge. 

So that you won’t have any issues with your adult adoption. 

This includes issues related to:

  • termination of parental rights
  • gaining parental rights
  • estate planning
  • inheritance rights

After you fill out the form below, we will set up your free consultation.

And walk you through the adult adoption process in Georgia. 

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