stepparent adoption

When people decide to adopt their stepchildren, they need to follow the procedures laid out by the state of North Carolina. Adopting a stepchild is in some ways similar to other kinds of adoptions. However, there are a few notable differences and people need to make...

Whether you are a stepparent or you are thinking about adopting a child, it is important to review various legal considerations that apply to your situation and carefully think about the well-being of your child (or your future stepchild). Moreover, it is a good idea...

Making the decision to adopt your stepchildren can do a lot to enrich their lives while you are around to help raise them. Adopting them may also provide them with a good future following your death. When you adopt a child, the government grants that child certain...

When you have stepchildren, they become an important part of your life. You are there for them in the same ways that a biological parent would be. If your stepchildren lost one of their biological parents or if one of their biological parents is absent, you may...

Stepparents often develop close relationships with their spouse's child. If the child's other parent is not in the picture, or behaves in a way that negatively affects him or her, the stepparent may want to adopt the child. According to Creating a Family, Inc., while...

There are many types of adoption where you adopt a child that you know or have some relationship with prior to the adoption. One example is a stepparent adoption where you adopt your spouse’s child. You will need permission from the absent parent who will have to give...

While you and your current spouse recently legally married, you may not be the legal parent of your new spouse's children. You feel ready to adopt your stepchildren, but what do you know about doing so? Parents.com offers several points to keep in mind. Make sure you...

Stepparent adoptions are a wonderful thing. They often happen when one of the child's biological parents are not in the child's life. Regardless of the reasons, the bottom line is that the stepparent wants to step up and take on the legal responsibilities as the...

To adopt a child in North Carolina is one of the most selfless acts that you can perform. The role of a stepparent to a child can be invaluable. Often, a child will look up to a stepparent as if he or she was his or her biological parent. In a blended family, this is...

If you are considering adopting your North Carolina spouse’s child from a previous relationship, this could be one of the best things you will ever do for both the child and yourself. Stepparent adoptions represent a great way to bring a blended family together, plus...