Final Decree Of Adoption {18.7}

FORM 18.7 – FINAL DECREE OF ADOPTION (Without Interlocutory Order) [R. C. 3107.02, 3107.14, and 3107.19]. This form used by the Summit County Probate Court is a legal document issued by the court after an adoption hearing. It is used to formally finalize the adoption process for a minor and to approve the change of the minor’s name. The form confirms that all legal requirements for adoption have been met, including proper notice to all parties, the filing of necessary consents, and the lawful placement of the minor in the petitioner’s home for the required duration of six months. The form also ensures that the adoption is in the best interest of the minor and that required reports, such as the assessor's report and accountings, have been reviewed and approved. Once the court has verified that all conditions are satisfied, it grants the petition for adoption and orders the minor's name to be legally changed. www.FormsWorkflow.com