On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | May 12, 2020 | stepparent adoption
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...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | May 12, 2020 | stepparent adoption
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...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jan 21, 2020 | stepparent adoption
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...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jul 15, 2019 | stepparent adoption
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...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jun 17, 2019 | stepparent adoption
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...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jun 12, 2019 | stepparent adoption
Stepparent adoption is one of the most common types of adoption in North Carolina. If you are a stepparent, you may come to a point where you need to consider adopting your stepchildren. While this option may work for many families, it is not the best solution for...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Mar 15, 2019 | stepparent adoption
Until a child reaches adulthood or gains independence through emancipation, their parents are responsible for ensuring that their needs are met and their care is adequately provided. These requirements survive divorce, separation, and other life events that may force...
On behalf of Dempsey Law, PLLC | Jan 30, 2019 | stepparent adoption
Blended families are common throughout North Carolina. Parents marry other individuals who have kids and new step-relationships are created through those unions. A stepparent is a person who has married someone who has their own kids. A stepchild, then, is the legal...
