Stepparent Adoption

For a variety of reasons, a petitioner may want to adopt their spouse’s child from a previous relationship and take on the rights and responsibilities of that child.   The other parent may be deceased or otherwise removed from the child’s life.  In these cases, both the petitioner and his or her spouse jointly petition for the adoption and no home study is required by statute.   In most cases, the process is quite painless and requires no court appearance.  However, if contested, these can be the most difficult cases.

Contact a compassionate and knowledgeable Adoption lawyer today

The attorneys at the Adoption Law Group care about your personal situation. Let us help you achieve peace of mind. You are always welcome at our office, conveniently located near downtown Fredericksburg. Call the firm at 540-710-7800 to arrange your consultation or contact the firm online.