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How Does A Westlake Village Stepparent Adoption Work?

It is commendable when a stepparent enters a child s life and actively works to help. Stepparent adoption is easier than traditional adoption, but there are still difficulties that can arise. That is why your Westlake Village family law attorney will work to ensure all paperwork is filled out completely and correctly. Once you gain parental rights, you will be responsible for that child s care, even in the event you separate from or divorce the child s biological parent.

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How Does A Westlake Village Stepparent Adoption Work?

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  1. How Does A Westlake Village Stepparent Adoption Work?

  2. There are many ways to be a parent to a child, even if a child is not yours biologically. Stepparents can provide loving homes and guidance for a child. They provide love and continual support. However, they do not necessarily have the same rights as a biological parent. At the Law Offices of Ronald K. Stitch, their attorneys want to help you adopt your stepchild. They understand how this works and are ready to stand by your side.

  3. The first step is to get the consent of the other parent in the case or to work through the court to have the parent’s rights terminated. In California, a child is only allowed to have two legal parents, which is why the other parent’s rights must first be terminated.

  4. In some cases, the other parent may willingly give up their parental rights to the child. However, there may be cases when the other parent refuses to do so. There are certain circumstances in which they could work through the court to terminate the rights.

  5. To Terminate the Rights... To Terminate the Rights... 01 The parent is unfit due to addiction, neglect, abuse, or mental illness. The other parent abandoned their child, meaning they have not provided any financial support or been in contact with their child). 03 A previous paternity assumption was incorrect (may require a paternity test). 02

  6. Stepparent Adoption Stepparent Adoption Is easier than traditional adoption, but there are still difficulties that can arise. That is why your Westlake Village stepparent adoption attorneys will work to ensure all paperwork is filled out completely and correctly. They will also help you prepare for any home visits and investigations in the case. Once you gain parental rights, you will be responsible for that child’s care, even in the event you separate from or divorce the child’s biological parent.

  7. Attorneys Are Ready To Help You Attorneys Are Ready To Help You Ronald K. Stitch knows that stepparents play a valuable role in a child’s life. Stephanie Rose O’Connor’s goal is to help establish happy families that protect children. TheWestlake Village family law attorneys fully understand the process involved and are ready to help ensure you are treated fairly.

  8. Address Address 30961 Agoura Road, Suite 227 Westlake Village, CA 91361 Contact Details Contact Details Phone No Phone No 818-237-4574 Website Website https://www.legalcounseling.com/ Contact.shtml

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