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Family Matters in the Courts

The Court Adoption Process

By understanding the adoption process in the Massachusetts Court System, you'll have the tools you need to bring a new member into your family.

Adoptions are very complicated and, of course, very important. The information here is to help you understand the process of adopting a child and what it entails. It’s strongly recommended that you hire a lawyer to help you through the process.

What would you like to do?

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Who is eligible to adopt?  File for adoption 

The adoption process

Adoption records

Adoption resources

Contact Information

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Probate and Family Court locations 

Address

150 Mount Vernon St., 1st Floor, Dorchester, MA 02125
Directions 

Phone

Main (617) 740-2600

Online

RVRS Customer Service vital.recordsrequest@state.ma.us

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