Riverside Step Parent Adoption

Adoption is a legal proceeding that creates a parent-child relation between persons not related by blood.  Often times, when one biological parent decides to someone who is not their child’s biological parent, step parent adoption is considered.  Even though a person does not have any blood relation to a child, he/she may serve as a qualified parent.  In most cases, step parent adoptions are easier than other types of adoption because of the involvement of the biological parent.

When a step parent adopts a child, the parental rights and financial obligations of the other biological parent are terminated.  The step parent and his/her spouse assume full responsibility for the child’s welfare once the adoption is approved.  In order for a step parent to be able to adopt a child, the other biological parent must consent to the adoption, failed to have paid child support, abandoned the child, or have had his/her parental rights terminated.   

Hiring the Right Riverside Step Parent Adoption Attorney

Are you involved in a step parent adoption case?  If you answered “yes”, then it is important that you speak with a qualified Riverside attorney who is familiar with the laws surrounding adoption.  It is always in your best interest to obtain the services of a Riverside lawyer that you can trust and who has successfully handled prior step parent adoption cases.  An attorney can help you sort through your individual situation, advise you throughout the adoption process, and protect your family’s welfare. 

At the Law Offices of H. William Edgar, we are an experienced family law firm that is committed to helping clients throughout Riverside.  As an adoption lawyer with an extensive legal background and training, H. William Edgar is fully prepared to help you with your family law matters. 

Contact our Riverside family law attorney today!