Adoption

Adoption occurs when an adult assumes, through a formal court proceeding, legal and all other responsibilities for a child, creating a permanent parent-child relationship.

The Alaska Court System has court forms for adoption by a stepparent if the child is not an Indian child, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). If the adopting person is not the child’s stepparent you will need to consult with an attorney to file a case.

Mother, Father, Stepparent Agree to Adoption

These forms can be used when the mother, the father and the stepparent all agree to the adoption.

Instructions for the Adoption of a Minor Child by a Stepparent, P-400
Petition for Adoption by Stepparent, P-405
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (from Petitioner's Spouse), P-410
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (from Parent Giving Up Child), P-415
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (Consent of Child Age 10 or Older), P-420
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (Child's Spouse or Guardian), P-425
Request for Certificate of Adoption or Termination of Parental Rights, P-440

Parent and Stepparent Agree to Adoption, but Other Parent Cannot be Found

These forms can be used when you are the parent and cannot locate the other parent to get his/her consent to the stepparent adoption and have done a reasonable investigation to find him/her.

Petition for Adoption by Stepparent, P-405
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (from Petitioner's Spouse), P-410
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (Consent of Child Age 10 or Older), P-420
Consent to Stepparent Adoption (Child's Spouse or Guardian), P-425
Affidavit of Reasonable Investigation, P-455 [Fill-In PDF, 1.02 MB]
Request for Certificate of Adoption or Termination of Parental Rights, P-440