Quick Start Your California Adoption - Online Interview

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Whether you are filing a stepparent adoption, adult adoption or independent adoption, no payment is required until you are ready to hire us! It's safe, secure, and easy!
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last
Your Email Address*
Your Phone Number*
Phone Type*
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This interview is set up to gather all the necessary information to prepare your legal paperwork. At the end of the interview process, you will be able to select your service options (full-service with case management OR our bare-bones "documents only" option) and remit payment should you choose to proceed.
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Your Personal Information
The following information will be reflected on your legal documents.

TIP: If you do not know the answer to a REQUIRED field you can enter some other text in the field that will be obvious to our staff that it is incorrect but still allow you to proceed [example date of birth 00/00/00, email [email protected], etc]. As long as a required field has text in it, you will be able to continue through the interview.
Client Address*
This address will be reflected on your paperwork.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Case Information
The next sections of this interview will allow us to get the required information for your specific paperwork. Please make sure you provide complete information.
Document Preparation Package Options*
Please select from the following packages of services.
- Adult Adoption
- Stepparent Adoption
- Independent Adoption
(1) Add ons
Matters with more than one Adoptor or Adoptee will require additional paperwork. The Adoptor is the person adopting someone else. The Adoptee is the person being adopted. Please select one of the following to describe the parties involved in your adoption case (stepparent adoption, adult adoption or independent adoption). Please note that in an adult adoption, there can only be ONE ADOPTEE (person being adopted).
- One Adoptor and One Adoptee
- Two Adoptors, One Adoptee
- One Adoptor and Two Adoptees
- Two Adoptors, Two Adoptees
You have selected an adult adoption with two adoptees. Each adoptee will require their own filed case as you the process does NOT allow two adults to be adopted under one filing. Please check the box below so that your total fees will be adjusted for this 2nd case.
2nd Adoptee in Adult Adoption*
Additional fees for 2nd adult adoptee case (must be a separate filing)
Price:
Adoptee's Status*
You can adopt more than one minor under one Petition. Adult adoption cases require a separate case for each person being adopted; however two people can adopt one adult under the same case. Please confirm one of the following:
- Adoptee(s) is/are minors
- Adoptee is adult
You selected Adult Adoption but you indicated that the adoptees are minors. Please correct your Package Selection to either a Stepparent Adoption or Independent Adoption.
You selected Stepparent or Independent Adoption but you indicated that the adoptee is an adult. Please correct your Package Selection to an Adult Adoption.
You selected Adult Adoption but you indicated that the there are two adoptees. The adult adoption process only allows for ONE PERSON BEING ADOPTED. Please correct your Package Selection to either Two Adoptors and One Adoptee or One Adoptor and One Adoptee.

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Information About Adoptor
Please complete the following fields regarding the person (new parent) seeking to adopt another person.
Full Name of Petitioner/Adoptor*
First Middle Last
Birth Name of Adoptor (if different)
Adoptor's Complete address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Adoptor's Email*
Adoptor's County of Residence*
Adoptor's Telephone No.*
Adoptor's Current Age*
Adoptor's Date of Birth*
Adoptor's City/State of birth*
Adoptor's Social Security No.*
County of Residence*
Adoptor's Sex*
- Male
- Female
What is your relationship to person being adopted?*
Explain how long have you known the person being adopted including, if applicable, how long they have been in your physical care*
Children of the Adoptor*
Please list all children the Adoptor has, whether biological or adopted. If NONE, enter NONE in the first field. Press the + to add additional children.
Name of Child Age of Child Complete Address
Previous Adoptions by Adoptor*
- The Adoptor has previously adopted another person
- The adoptor has not previously adopted another person
Full Name of Person Previously Adopted by Adoptor*
What County was Adoption Filed in?*
Case Number of Previous Adoption*
Information About Marital Status of Adoptor
Adoptor's Marriage Status*
- The adoptor is married
- The adoptor is not married
Has Adoptor been previously Divorced?
- Yes, Adoptor has been previously divorced
- Adoptor has not been previously divorced
Marital Information
Please provide the following information for all of Adoptor's marriages
Name of Spouse Date of Marriage City/State of Marriage Date of Divorce (ort N/A) City/State of Divorce (or N/A) Case No. of Divorce

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Information About 2nd Adult Petitioning to Adopt
Please complete the following fields about the 2nd adult petitioner (new parent) seeking to adopt another person.
Full Name of Petitioner/Adoptor (2nd Adoptor)*
First Middle Last
Birth Name of Adoptor if different (2nd Adoptor)
Adoptor's Complete address (2nd Adoptor)*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
County of Residence (2nd Adoptor)*
Adoptor's Telephone No. (2nd Adoptor)*
Date of Birth (2nd Adoptor)*
Current Age (2nd Adoptor)*
City/State of Birth (2nd Adoptor)*
Security Number (2nd Adoptor)*
Adoptor's Sex (2nd Adoptor)*
- Male
- Female
What is their relationship to person being adopted? (2nd Adoptor)*
Explain how long the 2nd Adoptor has known the person being adopted including, if applicable, how long they have been in your physical care.*
Children of the Co-Adoptor*
Please list all children the Co-Adoptor has, whether biological or adopted. If NONE, enter NONE in the first field. Press the + to add additinoal children.
Name of Child Age of Child Complete Address
Previous Adoptions by 2nd Adoptor*
- The Adoptor has previously adopted another person
- The adoptor has not previously adopted another person
Full Name of Person Previously Adopted by 2nd Adoptor*
What county was previous adoption filed in? (2nd Adoptor)*
What is the case number of the previous adoption? (2nd Adoptor)*
Information About 2nd Adoptor's Marital Status
2nd Adoptor's Marriage Status*
- The adoptor is married
- The adoptor is not married
Has 2nd Adoptor been previously Divorced?
- Yes, 2nd Adoptor has been previously divorced
- 2nd Adoptor has not been previously divorced
2nd Adoptor's Marital Information
Please provide the following information for all of 2nd Adoptor's marriages
Name of Spouse Date of Marriage City/State of Marriage Date of Divorce (ort N/A) City/State of Divorce (or N/A) Case No. of Divorce

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Adoptee's Birth Information
Adoptee's Date of Birth*
Adoptee's Place of Birth*
Name of Birth Hospital (if known)*
Name of Attending Physician*
Full Name of Birth Father*
First Middle Last
Check all that are applicable:*
- Biological father is deceased
- Biological father is living
- Biological father WAS previously married to biological mother
- Biological father WAS NOT previously married to biological mother
Birth Father's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Birth Certificate Birth Father*
Is the name of the birth father on the adoptee's birth certificate?
- Yes, the name of the birth father is on the adoptee's birth certificate
- No, name of the birth father is NOT on the adoptee's birth certificate
Birth Date of Biological Father
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Biological Father's Birth Place
City State / Province / Region Country
Maiden Name of Birth Mother*
First Middle Maiden Last Name
Check all applicable to biological mother*
- Biological mother is deceased
- Biological mother is living
Current Name of Birth Mother*
First Middle Maiden Last Name
Biological Mother's Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Biological Mother's Date of Birth*
Biological Mother's Birth Place*
City State / Province / Region Country

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First Name	Middle Name or N/A	Last Name	When Used	Reason Used

Quick Start Your California Adoption - Online Interview

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If your browser is preventing the page from scrolling down, click on a field higher up on your screen and then press your TAB button.

We see you aren't ready to tackle our quick and easy interview. That's OK.

If you have questions before you start, give us a call at 800-747-2780.

You can also enter your email, then hit the Save and Continue Later button at the bottom of your screen and someone will reach out to you to answer your questions.

Your Personal Information

Case Information

You have selected an adult adoption with two adoptees. Each adoptee will require their own filed case as you the process does NOT allow two adults to be adopted under one filing. Please check the box below so that your total fees will be adjusted for this 2nd case.

You selected Adult Adoption but you indicated that the adoptees are minors. Please correct your Package Selection to either a Stepparent Adoption or Independent Adoption.

You selected Stepparent or Independent Adoption but you indicated that the adoptee is an adult. Please correct your Package Selection to an Adult Adoption.

You selected Adult Adoption but you indicated that the there are two adoptees. The adult adoption process only allows for ONE PERSON BEING ADOPTED. Please correct your Package Selection to either Two Adoptors and One Adoptee or One Adoptor and One Adoptee.

County of Jurisdiction

Information About Adoptor

Information About Marital Status of Adoptor

Information About 2nd Adult Petitioning to Adopt

Information About 2nd Adoptor's Marital Status

Information About Person Being Adopted

Adoptee's Birth Information

Issues Pertaining to Minor Adoptees

Name of Child	Age of Child	Complete Address

Name of Spouse	Date of Marriage	City/State of Marriage	Date of Divorce (ort N/A)	City/State of Divorce (or N/A)	Case No. of Divorce

Name of Child	Age of Child	Complete Address

Name of Spouse	Date of Marriage	City/State of Marriage	Date of Divorce (ort N/A)	City/State of Divorce (or N/A)	Case No. of Divorce

Quick Start Your California Adoption - Online Interview

Get Started!If your browser is preventing the page from scrolling down, click on a field higher up on your screen and then press your TAB button.

If your browser is preventing the page from scrolling down, click on a field higher up on your screen and then press your TAB button.

We see you aren't ready to tackle our quick and easy interview. That's OK.

If you have questions before you start, give us a call at 800-747-2780.

You can also enter your email, then hit the Save and Continue Later button at the bottom of your screen and someone will reach out to you to answer your questions.

Your Personal Information

Case Information

You have selected an adult adoption with two adoptees. Each adoptee will require their own filed case as you the process does NOT allow two adults to be adopted under one filing. Please check the box below so that your total fees will be adjusted for this 2nd case.

You selected Adult Adoption but you indicated that the adoptees are minors. Please correct your Package Selection to either a Stepparent Adoption or Independent Adoption.

You selected Stepparent or Independent Adoption but you indicated that the adoptee is an adult. Please correct your Package Selection to an Adult Adoption.

You selected Adult Adoption but you indicated that the there are two adoptees. The adult adoption process only allows for ONE PERSON BEING ADOPTED. Please correct your Package Selection to either Two Adoptors and One Adoptee or One Adoptor and One Adoptee.

County of Jurisdiction

Information About Adoptor

Information About Marital Status of Adoptor

Information About 2nd Adult Petitioning to Adopt

Information About 2nd Adoptor's Marital Status

Information About Person Being Adopted

Adoptee's Birth Information

Issues Pertaining to Minor Adoptees

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