Step Parents Adopting
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Step-Parent Adoption
Asked by C.S. from Denver
on May 15, 2007
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I need help! My fiance would like to adopt my daughter who is now 13 months old. We have been together since she was 3 months old. I will make a long story short......
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- I didn't have your exact situation but I am a step-mom to a wonderful 8yr. old daughter. My husband and I met when she was almost 3. Things were a bit rough at first...
- Hi C., I was adopted by my step-dad when I was 6 years old. My bio-dad had remarried and his new wife wouldn't let him be a part of my life since I was 2. His fam...
- C. I'd like to offer a little insight from the opposite end. When I was a girl, age 5, I was adopted by my step-father. At the time this was the best solution for our...
Step-parent Adoption Issues
Asked by T.L. from Phoenix
on August 14, 2007
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im looking for advice on a step-parent adoption. my son is turning 3 at the end of this month & he hasnt seen his biological father in about 2 years. he doesnt know wh...
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- I worked for an attorney in Phoenix, Dan Ziskin, ###-###-####. I still work pt for him but was a paralegal/right hand woman for six years plus. He can help you with ...
- Hi T., Check with the self service center at ###-###-#### and you may be able to file the papers yourself. Its at 201 W. Jefferson or there is one in Mesa and Suprise....
- HI T., I HAVE A TEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WHO ADORES MY BOYFRIEND OF 7 YEARS AND IS ALSO HER SISTER'S BIOLOGICAL DAD. I WENT THROUGH THE SAME SITUATION, BECAUSE HER FAT...
Step Parent Adoption
Asked by I.A. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2008
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I am preparing for my wedding and had some questions about step parent adoption. my fiancee and i have been together for almost 10 years. We have a dtr together but i ...
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- Hi I., My step father adopted me too. Even though the circumstances are a bit different(my father passed when I was 3), I dont think you've got much to worry about. F...
- Wow! I am going through the same process with my Fiance and my 2 yr old daughter. She only knows my fiance as her daddy. We are getting married in June and just receiv...
- It very much depends on the state you live in but you have two things in your favor. 1) the age of your child allows for him to have a say 2) all you have to do (again...
Step-parent Adoption
Asked by S.S. from Boston
on January 9, 2007
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My husband want's to adopt my 10yr. old. Has anyone done this? How do you go about it? Do you need a lawyer and if so around how much does something like this cost?...
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- My x husband adopted my daughter. I got permission from biological dad. He signed off. This is the easiest and least expensive. AS for child support, if he owes mo...
- A while ago, my uncle was in that situation. His wife adopted his 3 year old daughter. They didn't know where the mother was at that time, so they had to [post a cla...
- S., I haven't done it personally, but I do know that you need two things: a lawyer, and a legal document terminating bio dad's rights. He has to sign it, and if he re...
Form Step Parent Bond with Child
Asked by L.R. from Tampa
on November 11, 2008
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I met my husband 3 years ago and he was a single parent to Jeffrey who was 5 at the time. My husband was quickly introduced to single parenthood when Jeffrey's mom pa...
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- I am a mother of 2 ages 5 & 10. I went through a divorce and then married the man of my dreams. He has a grown son and a grandson that is one year younger than my 5 ye...
- First thing is first, my heart goes out to your son. He experinced something very tragic at such an early stage in his young life and its wonderful you love him, becau...
- Even as a parent, there are times when my husband is away on business, or working late, or golfing, or whatever else keeps him from being home that I feel like all I a...
Adoption\Prenuptual
Asked by K.W. from Spokane
on December 5, 2006
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I am engaged to be married in July and my fiancee wants to adopt my son. My sons real father is nowhere to be found. Does anybody know how long the adoption process ta...
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- I was adoped by my moms husband. The prosses took something like 3 years. I think it was easier for them once they got married. I only knew my adoptive dad as my da...
- K., I want to tell you a possitive story about adoption.... it's good when you and your soon to be husband do this and stay together... my step dad adopted my half ...
- Congrats on the upcoimiung wedding and finding a great guy that is willing to be a father to your son, they are hard to find.... I went through this exact same situati...
Looking for Information on Stepchild Adoption
Asked by J.T. from Minneapolis
on December 3, 2007
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Does anyone have information on the costs/procedures associated with stepchild adoption? Advice? Contested or uncontested. Even a website. There is plenty of infor...
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- Hello It cost my husband and I $955.00 for him to adopt my daughter and it took 1 yr to do. They told me $800 and have it finished within 6 months, but we had some ro...
- Here are two resources I found on a google search. http://www.rapidlaw.net/adoption.html http://step-child.adoption.com/
- I work for a lawyer and I know she's done an adoption by a stepparent before. Mostly it's working with the county to get the right documents and paperwork and I belie...
Stepchild Adoption
Asked by A.W. from Oklahoma City
on July 28, 2009
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Good Morning all!!
Here I am again with another life question!! I will try to give you the most info without writing a book!! Ok I am married to a wonderful man, I h...
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- A., Congrats! A child wanting to be adopted by their step-parent who is always there for the good and the bad is a huge deal. You've probably got a bit of a roa...
- You cannot do an adoption yourself. You will have to get an attorney. The attorney will know how to prepare the parental rights termination paperwork and how to prep...
- You will need an attorney. My husband adopted my daughter almost 2 years ago. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to message me if you need anymore info.
Anyone Know About Adoption?
Asked by T.S. from Dayton
on October 7, 2006
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My husband has been around since my son was 8 months old (he's now 7). My son's real father hasn't seen him since he was 2 (5 years ago!). My son calls my husband 'dad...
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- Hi T., my name is V. and I have two boys. Although they are not adopted I do know about what you are asking because this happened to my brother. His ex wife wanted h...
- Hello, I do know that in order for your husband to adopt your son your son father would have to be willing to relinquish his parental rights. You not only need h...
- I'm not sure if it may differ from state to state but I believe that you will have to post an add in your baby's father's last known town ... the add needs to run for ...
Seeking Legal Advice on Adoption....
Asked by C.D. from Atlanta
on March 2, 2008
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I have 2 young children from a previous relationship and their biological father has never been around. My now husband would like to adopt them but we have no clue as...
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- yes I can definitely help you call me at ###-###-#### my website is www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/mdegraff email ____@____.com we offer great legal services include adopti...
- Hello! My husband is adopting my son too and its great! all I can tell you (out of my experience) is to see a lawyer. Please call around though. I found the cheapest l...
- You have to contact family court in your area. The process is lengthy. First, they will have to try to terminate the biological fathers parental rights- to do this, th...
