ADOPTION

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO MANUAL

An outline of the instructional videos is listed below. Click on any section to view a short instructional video. All documents described in the training videos can be found in the templates/pleadings section below.

INTRO TO ADOPTION

FEES

PLEADING

• Choosing documents needed to file
• Identifying parties
• Drafting the petition
• Affidavit of investigator, CANTS form

FILING

• Preparing to file
• Filing

INITIAL PRESENTATION

• 1st court date
• Appearing

SERVING

• Affidavit of due diligence
• Personal publication, where to serve

• Uncontested Adoption Manual
• Appendix I – Admin Order 2018-5 – Court Procedures
• Appendix II – 2018-2 Admin Order
• Appendix III – Admin Order 2017-2 – GAL Duties
• Appendix IV – Adoption GAL Appointments
• Appendix V – Requirements to Default a Parent
• Appendix VI – Fingerprinting Procedure
• Appendix VII – Required Fingerprinting Form
• Appendix VIII – Unrelated Case – DAFSS Fees
• Appendix IX – Unrelated Case – DAFSS Investigation Requirements
• Legal Server Guide