Petition For Adoption Of Minor Child {18.0}

FORM 18.0 – PETITION FOR ADOPTION OF MINOR. This form used by the Cuyahoga County Probate Court is designed for individuals or couples who wish to legally adopt a minor child under Ohio Revised Code § 3107.05. By completing this form, the petitioner(s) request the court's approval to adopt a specific minor and to legally change the child’s name as part of the process. The form collects detailed information about the petitioner(s), including their names, ages, marital status, address, and relationship to the child. It also includes information about the minor, such as their birth name, date and place of birth, current living arrangements, and whether they are under the custody of a public or private agency. The petitioner(s) must confirm that they have the appropriate resources and living environment to care for the child, and that they seek to establish a legal parent-child relationship. The form further addresses whether the child’s biological parents or guardians have given consent to the adoption, or whether such consent is not required under R.C. 3107.07—for instance, if a parent has failed to maintain contact or support for the child for at least one year prior to filing the petition. Documentation such as the child’s birth certificate, custody orders, and preliminary accounting forms may also be required. www.FormsWorkflow.com