Adoption Courts | Summit County Probate Court
209 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
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Serves residents of Summit County. A minor child or an adult may be adopted by spouses jointly, a step-parent, or a single adult. With the exception of an adult adoption, a home study is required.
Notarized consents from the biological parents are necessary unless parental rights have been terminated by Juvenile Court or the Probate Court finds that the consent of the biological parents is not necessary. Call for details.
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Summit County, Ohio
Investigates and approves all adoptions in Summit County whether through private placement or a licensed adoption agency. Requires a home study to ensure the suitability of the prospective adoptive home. Maintains confidential adoption files. Allows adoptees or adoptive parents some access to information with a proper court record release.
211 Summit
Summit County Probate Court
Handles cases involving adoption, administration of estates, guardianships, name changes, civil commitment of individuals with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, protective orders for older adults and individuals with developmental disabilities, birth corrections, and issuance of marriage licenses.