The last few decades have seen an exponential rise in divorce rates across numerous age groups. This has led to increased instances of remarriage. These new marriages are often blended, bringing children from past relationships to the new one. Stepparents often opt to...
September 10, 2021 should go down as a watershed day for North Carolina foster parents for a number of reasons, all of them bound up in the passage of a new law https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2021/Bills/House/PDF/H769v6.pdf which the NC General Assembly has boldly...
When you think of adoption, you might think of the adoption of a minor child, or even an infant. However, most states do have laws that allow for the adoption of consenting adults, as well. Adult adoptions happen for many reasons, from protecting the inheritance of a...
As a stepparent, you have an important role to play in your stepchild's life. Often, when children have an absent biological parent, adoption becomes a serious topic. According to Gladney Center for Adoption, stepchild adoption may be good for some families, but it...
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...
