As a step-parent adoption lawyer in Boise, ID from Taylor Law & Mediation, PLLC knows, more and more families are not as traditional as they used to be. In family units that consist of a parent, a step-parent, and children, it is more common now for the step-parent to want to adopt the children as their own. Anyone who has gone through the adoption process knows that it can be extremely difficult, time-consuming, and emotional. Are you a step father or step mother thinking about adopting your stepchild? So, how does this process differ when it comes to step-parent adoption?
Adopting a Step-Child in Idaho
Each state will have its own rules regarding adopting a stepchild, but if you are a step mom or step dad hoping to adopt your step-child in Idaho, you will need to have lived in the state of Idaho for 6 months or more.
What if the required people are not in the position to give their permission?Â
It is possible that you are in a situation where you are trying to get permission from the requisite people (the specific circumstances of your situation may necessitate receiving permission from different people). This does not necessarily need to stop your adoption process.
Will I need permission from my stepchild to adopt them?Â
You may not have considered that you may need to get the step-child’s permission when it comes to their adoption. Step-parent Adoption, no matter how old the child is, is a huge and life-changing decision. If the child is over the age of 12, you can expect that they will need to give their written consent to the adoption and that they will have to understand their other biological parent is not legally going to be their parent anymore.
Get Help From a Trusted Step-Parent Adoption Lawyer Throughout This ProcessÂ
Even if you have the child’s consent and the biological parent’s consent, adoption can still be a complicated process. You want to know that you have done everything right. If you are a step mom or step dad planning adopt your step-child, reach out to a member of Taylor Law & Mediation, PLLC. Our trusted Boise, Idaho step-parent adoption lawyer can help you and your family today. Want more info about adoption as a step dad or step mom? Contact us to learn more about adopting your stepchild.
