Posted by Steven A. Harris | Adoption, Family Law
Stepparent adoption is a process by which the stepparent adopts their partner’s child. When this process is finalized, the child will receive a new birth certificate with the adoptive parent’s name replacing the other parent, and if they so desire, they will take that parent’s last name. This type of adoption makes a formal legal …
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