Q: I am trying to adopt my step so. Who's dad passed in January he has since asked me to do this he has been on my health
Insurance for 6 years what do I have to do
A: If you have consent of both parents (the deceased parent is effectively treated as if they consented provided you can produce the record of the death), the process is relatively simple. You can hire an attorney to handle the matter. You can also handle the adoption pro se (without an attorney). Your local courthouse will have information at their local self-help center. The forms can be found at this link for the Colorado Judicial Branch: http://www.intotolegal.com/upcoming%20Events/Forms.html (look for the center tab that says "adoptions" on the CO Courts webpage). This has the forms, instruction, and answers to basic questions.
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