The majority of adoption matters that involve a stepparent, as opposed to an agency or individual private party, are much simpler and less complicated in comparison. Stepparent adoptions usually encompass a parent who remarries and both the biological parent and the stepparent wish for the stepparent to adopt the child as their own. A stepparent who wishes to adopt their stepchild and already has a healthy and established relationship with them usually makes for a smooth and easy adoptive transition. It is also hugely beneficial if the other biological parent consents to the adoption. If the other parent does not consent to the adoption or if the other biological parent cannot be located, the court may still establish a stepparent adoption, it just may be more complex and extend the adoption timeline.
Stepparent Adoption With Consent
Because a biological parent