Hearthfire multiple adoptions - Now with custom home support for kids and spouse

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

This Skyrim mod expands the adoption system, letting you adopt up to 6 kids instead of the vanilla 2, move your family into custom homes, and gives children a last name. A highly popular gameplay overhaul with over 54,000 endorsements and 1.1 million downloads, last updated in 2018.

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Downloads: 1,078,207 | Endorsements: 54,293

💡 Notes

By TMPhoenix | v2.0.15 | 54,293 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage l

Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to install and manage load order.

Check the mod's forum posts for known compatible custom home

Check the mod's forum posts for known compatible custom homes, as not all homes may work.

Make sure you have the Hearthfire DLC installed, as this mod

Make sure you have the Hearthfire DLC installed, as this mod builds on that system.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 54,293 endorsements and 1.1M downloads.
Expands family gameplay significantly for players who want a bigger household.
Adds roleplay depth by letting you choose where your family lives and giving kids surnames.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2018 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or other mods.
Requires careful setup to ensure custom homes are recognized as suitable for family.
No detailed documentation provided in the description, so you may need to experiment or check forums.

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