Stepparent Adoption
There are many circumstances in which adoption by the spouse of the custodial parent is in the best interest of the children. Unfortunately some non-custodial parents fail to maintain contact or meaningful relationships with the children, or fail to provide child support for a substantial period of time. Often the stepparent assumes the parental role emotionally, socially, and financially.
The simplest way to accomplish a stepparent adoption is with the consent and agreement of the non-custodial parent. If the non-custodial parent cannot be found or is unwilling to agree to the stepparent adoption, the adoption can be accomplished by showing the non-custodial parent's failure to pay child support or have meaningful contact with the children for a period of one year or more, or by showing misconduct by the non-custodial parent which is harmful to the children, such as molestation.
Please call Daniels & Taylor, P.C. to schedule an appointment for a free initial office consultation with one of our Attorneys to discuss your facts and circumstances concerning stepparent adoptions.
