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Can Stepparents Adopt In California?

In most cases, stepparents end up being an important part of a childs life. Divorce and separation can be difficult for a child, as can getting to know a new adult. If you are a stepparent considering adopting a child, you should secure legal assistance. Contact the best Westlake Village family law lawyer Ronald K. Stitch at The Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch. He is ready to get to work on your behalf.

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Can Stepparents Adopt In California?

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  1. Can Stepparents Adopt In California?

  2. In most cases, stepparents end up being an important part of a child’s life. Divorce and separation can be difficult for a child, as can getting to know a new adult. However, in many cases, stepparents provide more stability in the lives of the children they love than the child has ever had before.

  3. What is Stepparent Adoption in California? Any stepparent who wishes to adopt the child or their spouse can file a petition with the family law court to establish themselves as that child’s legal guardian. When a stepparent successfully completes this process, that child becomes legally theirs, and the stepparent will be responsible for the well-being of that child.

  4. During the adoption process, the judge will work to evaluate what is in the child’s best interests. Factors to be examined, under California Family Code Section 3011, include: ● The age, health, safety, and welfare of the stepchild ● Any history of domestic violence by you or either of the biological parents of the stepchild ● The duration and adequacy of the stepchild’s living arrangements ● The biological parents’ ability to care for the stepchild ● The amount of time that the stepchild has spent with the stepparent, as well as both biological parents ● The emotional relationship between the stepparent and the stepchild, as well as both biological parents and their child

  5. Let Ronald Stitch Gets To Work On Your Case Today If you are a stepparent considering adopting a child, you should secure legal assistance. Contact a Westlake Village family law lawyer Ronald K. Stitch at The Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch. He is ready to get to work on your behalf.

  6. Thank You The Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch 30961 Agoura Road, Suite 227 Westlake Village, CA 91361 818-237-4574 www.legalcounseling.com/Contact.shtml

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