Step-Parent Adoption Checklist (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Step-Parent Adoption Checklist Page 2

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Form 18.7 – Final Decree of Adoption (Without Interlocutory Order) (RC 3107.13, .14, .15)

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Form 18.8 – Adoption Certificate for Parents

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Form HEA 2757 – Vital Statistics Certificate of Adoption

HEARING REQUIREMENTS – FOR ASSESSOR

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Form JFS 1698 – Step-parent Adoption Home Study (RC 3107.031)

PRECEDING HEARING ON PETITION

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All applicable paragraphs of Petition to be completed (RC 3107.05); specifically, the Court checks

for:

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Relationship of minor to petitioner

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Minor living in home of petitioner and was placed therein for adoption on (date)

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One of two boxes must be checked – minor is an adopted person defined in RC 3107.39

or 3107.45

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Reason birth certificate is not attached

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Minor is in permanent custody of (name)

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Persons/Agencies whose consent to adoption is required

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Persons whose consent to adoption is not required

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Jurisdiction requirements not met per R.C. 3107.04

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Separate petition to be filed for each minor child

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At least twenty days before the date of hearing, notice of the filing of the petition and of the time

and place of hearing shall be given by the court; all notices required shall be given as specified in the Rules

of Civil Procedure; proof shall be filed with the court before the petition is heard. (RC 3107.11)

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Address of ___natural father ___natural mother is unknown, and ___it is alleged in Petition that

his/her consent is not required; Civil Rule 73(E)(6) – Service of Notice - Publication (RC 3107.07(A).

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