There is a way for a stepfamily to be considered equal to a first family in the eyes of the legal system. If you adopt your stepchildren, then all the rights of the noncustodial parent are severed, and you and your stepchildren gain all of the rights afforded to parents and their kids. Continue reading »
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Adoption, Does it Necessary?
Your Legal Relationship with Your Stepchildren Part (2)
At this point, the laws are determined by the state you live in, and they have come into existence one at a time as issues arose. The fact that we have no legal protection or standing is a major slam for our confidence in creating a new family. Continue reading »
Your Legal Relationship with Your Stepchildren
Let’s get one thing clear. You do not have a legal relationship with your stepchildren. Even though you are married to their father, you have no legal rights to those kids. In the eyes of the law, you’re not related in any way. Continue reading »
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