What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I Live in NC, Me and my husband who have been together for eight years and married for 5 have filed for a step parent adoption. My son's Bio dad has agreed to the adoption and is paying for it as well, he has not seen his son in over 5 years and has not paid child support in over a year. My son does not know that my Husband is not his bio dad, we however tend to tell him when he is older, as we both agree he deserves to know the truth. My question is, how long will the process take, we all signed the notorized adoption papers, the attorney said since my husband and I have been married for over 5 years that no home study is necessary and that the process should go through without a hitch, he just has to take the papers to the court house and make sure no mistakes were made in the paper work and then it is sent to Raleigh. How long can I expect this to take, we are hoping it will be completed by Christmas. Thanks to anyone who can offer any answers, I am new to this forum!What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?