The Adoption Process

What to Expect

We believe every child should have a family. Since opening our doors on February 1, 2016, we have been honored to assist families with over 100 Adoptions. We strive to make the Adoption process as simple as possible and to help make the Adoption Day a happy celebration. From the filing of the Verified Petition for Adoption to the Adoption Hearing, we will be here to walk you through the process, answer any questions, and have a little fun along the way.

 Fees

If parental rights have already been terminated, then we will charge you a fixed fee for the Adoption. Part of the simplicity, is you will know from our initial meeting how much the Adoption will cost. If parental rights still need to be terminated, then we will charge a reasonable hourly rate and provide you an estimate of total fees and costs depending upon whether the termination of parental rights is contested or uncontested.

 Types of Adoptions

Montana law allows for different types of Adoptions, including Adoptions where an Agency or the State has permanent custody of the child, a stepparent adoption, or a direct parental placement. If you want to adopt a child residing outside of Montana, then you will need to make sure to comply with the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children.