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Stepparent adoption is possible in the State of Oregon given the biological parents gives their consent; however, this is not necessary in cases of mental incapacitate, imprisonment, & abandonment. Additionally, the adopting stepparent must have at least 6 months of Oregon residency.

The court may allow a stepparent adoption to go forward without getting the other parent's written consent if: The other parent has died. The other parent signs a waiver saying they do not want to be involved with the adoption. The other parent signs a form saying they are not the child's biological parent.

How much does it cost to adopt a child in Oregon? There is a general cost ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the circumstances of each case. The North American Council on Adoptable Children offers an assistance program for families adopting from the Oregon foster care system.

Oregon Revised Statute 109.119(5) gives stepparents in the midst of a divorce proceeding the power to petition the court for custody or visitation rights with their stepchildren. The statute even allows stepparents to file post-judgment modifications for child custody.

What is the Legal Process for Stepparent Adoption? Obtain consent ? Both biological parents and a stepchild over 14 must consent to the adoption. File a petition with the court ? If all parties agree, a petition must be submitted to the court in the county where the child lives.

Oregon adoptees over the age of 18 and adoptive parents may request a copy of the adoption records from the Oregon county court where the adoption finalized. To find out if the adoption was through a private agency or in what county the adoption finalized, contact the DHS registry at 503-945-6643.