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Step Parent Adoptions

Step parent adoptions are different from adoptions of unrelated children. On the one hand step parent adoptions usually do not change a child's living arrangements. On the other hand, step parent adoption may affect an existing personal relationship between a biological family and a child.

  • Home studies are not necessary for step parent adoptions.

The consent of the non-custodial parent will be required only if that parent is a guardian of the child. The need for consent may be dispensed with if it is in the best interests of the child. However this is unlikely to happen if the non custodial parent has a relationship with the child.

If step parent adoption is not possible, another option may be to appoint the step parent a joint guardian of the child. This will give the step parent some legal standing with respect to the child.

At Birkett Ticoll our goal is to assist you in finding an effective and practical solution to your family law problems. Call us for a free telephone consultation.
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