You may already think of your stepchildren as your own kids. It doesn't take long for someone who is a daily part of your family to become a meaningful part of your life. It's also likely that you want to help provide for your stepchild and support them later in life,...
Adoption
Adopting your grandchildren offers many life-enriching rewards
More and more grandparents have taken on the responsibility of raising and caring for their grandkids. In many cases, grandparents assume these responsibilities informally, meaning that they do not adopt or pursue a legal relationship with their grandchildren....
What are grounds for involuntary termination of parental rights?
One of the most important steps in a stepparent adoption is the termination of the parental rights of the other biological parent. In some instances, the other parent agrees to terminate his or her rights voluntarily. If the other parent refuses a voluntary...