Step Parents Adopting
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Can a Step Parent Adoption Be Reversed?
Asked by N.P. from Minneapolis
on December 15, 2010
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I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this, but I promised my daughter I'd look into it.
When I got remarried, my husband adopted my daughter who was 8 at that time....
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- She can't be forced to go. When my parents got divorced, for awhile my brother didn't want to go see my dad. Since it was his decision, there was not much that could b...
- My sister was adopted by my dad and this came up as an issue when she was an adolescent. I also have a girl friend who's daughter is in the same boat (her daughter is...
- The only that comes to my mind is that the step-father could reliniquish his rights to her (just like the biological dad did). That would be the only way I believe.
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 - How to Get the Process Started?
Asked by N.W. from Portland
on November 3, 2010
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I am researching how to go about starting the adoption process for my husband to adopt my son. I have made tons of calls and looked online to find out information or ...
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- Speaking from experience, in Oregon... Good luck! That said... determining the need for a lawyer depends on the circumstances. In my case, we only needed a paralegal...
- You need an attorney to do this right. I would not use an online free form. There is exact language that must be included and it varies by state. It could be as litt...
- We did a step-parent adoption about 14 years ago and an attorney was necessary. We also had to get a home assessment done by a social worker and go to court to get it ...
Step Parent Adoption
Asked by A.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 22, 2010
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Hi everyone. I'm in a little predicament here and I really need some advice. My son is 4 1/2 years old. His biological father is not in the picture at all. My husband ...
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- My best friend was in the same predicament and was never told to "tell her child that they are adopted". That is your choice of when and how to tell your son. Don't l...
- Here's my take on it -- why is it so sad that your hubby isn't a biological dad? Why is it sad to you that your son is half adopted? Why all the sadness over adoption?...
- My short answer is: get a new lawyer. Whether or not you tell your son about his biological father is not a legal issue. If the adoption is not being contested, it's...
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...
Step Parent Adoption
Asked by D.H. from Memphis
on August 9, 2007
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My husband and I have been married for almost 4 years. We have been together since my oldest son was 3 months of age. My oldest son has not seen his father since bir...
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- I am also a client of Carol Ann Mallory... my husband & I are in the lengthy process of adopting my niece (so we are fighting to terminate my sister's parental rights)...
- Jeff Stimpson is located in Munford TN. ###-###-#### He helped me through my divorce, and if he can't help you directly he can give you the name of someone who can. ...
- D., My son is adopted and we used a great attorney who has a set fee for adoptions. I found this was the best type to get so they cannot nickle and dime you for eac...
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...
