Adoption Petition Packet

ADOPTION PETITION PACKET. This packet of forms is used in the adoption process in the Court of Common Pleas of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Orphans' Court Division. The forms include: 1. Preliminary Order for Adoption Petition: This form is used to schedule an evidentiary hearing on the adoption petition. It sets the date, time, and location of the hearing and notifies the parties involved in the adoption process about the hearing. It also instructs the parties to provide necessary reports before the hearing. 2. Adoption Petition: This form is the actual petition for adoption. It includes detailed information about the adoptee, the adopting parent(s), and any other relevant information required by the court. The petition provides essential details such as the adoptee's name, age, birthplace, and racial background. It also includes information about the adopting parent(s), their marital status, employment, income, and any prior criminal convictions. The form may also address consents, court orders, medical history, and other relevant details. 3. Final Adoption Order: This form is used by the court to make a final determination on the adoption petition after reviewing the record and conducting a hearing. It includes findings made by the court regarding its jurisdiction, the age of the adoptee, and the appearance of the adopting parent(s) and adoptee before the court. The final order may also address the necessity of the adoptee's consent and other relevant factors. www.FormsWorkflow.com