Q: I'm 42 years old and my biological father is unknown, even says so on my Birth Certificate. My step dad raised me.
Since I was 4 yrs old. We both want to fill the missing piece of our families puzzle by adopting me legally. Do we really need an attorney for this?
A:
It will certainly be easier if you use a lawyer, but as long as this is a mutually desired thing and no one is objecting, you can probably get it done yourselves. The prospective adoptive parent needs to file a petition in domestic relations court. Also, if money is a concern, call your local legal aid society office. They may have form petitions for this sort of thing, which will get you started.
You should read this information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/ForPublic/Resources/LawYouCanUse/Pages/LawYouCanUse-475.aspx
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