How Do You Know Adoption Laws Relating To Stepfathers?
Any child is lucky if they have a loving, caring adult in their lives, but some are so loved that their stepfather wants to make that love official through adoption. It’s common to want to adopt your spouse’s child and knowing the laws surrounding the situation as a stepfather can help you and your family get through the process easier. Understand the significance in adopting a stepchild. It’s not just a symbol of love, it’s also a legally binding agreement to be financially and legally responsible for that child just as if they were born to you. Once final, the non-custodial parent is released of all parental obligations, including child support. Visit Child Welfare’s Information Gateway website for stepfather adoption laws specific to your state. Laws will vary by state, and familiarizing yourself with them as a stepfather prior to contacting an attorney can make the initial meeting run more smoothly by knowing the laws. Follow up by finding an attorney experienced in adoption to rep
