Adoption is a beautiful way to grow your California family, and it may seem like a natural step after successfully blending your family through marriage. While you may want to adopt your stepchildren or you may want your spouse to adopt your biological children, there...
Adoption
Compelling reasons to consider adopting your stepchildren
When you fall in love with someone who has children from a previous relationship, their kids become part of your family when you decide to make a commitment. Your stepchildren will likely play a major role in your relationship and become important people in your life...
Going from stepparent to parent: Adopting your new spouse’s child
In recent years, the number of blended families has increased, and so has the role of stepparents. In many cases, stepparents step up and provide the love, care and guidance that a biological parent can't or won't provide to a child. Unfortunately, your legal status...