Adoption of a Stepchild by a Stepparent
LIST Code: FA-01-06-00-00
LIST Code
FA-01-06-00-00
Title
Adoption of a Stepchild by a Stepparent
Definition
This category covers how a stepmother or stepfather may proceed with an adoption of a stepchild. It covers topics like abandonment by birth parents, consent from other parents, screening, consent from children, and the legal effects of an adoption.