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Stepparent adoption occurs when the married partner of the child’s biological parent wishes to adopt. Stepparent adoption is the most common type of relative adoption.

The last phase of a stepparent adoption is the final stepparent adoption hearing. Here are some key things to know.

There are some critical steps that you must take in order to adopt a step-child.

The adoption process for step-parents involves termination of parental rights, step-parent screening, and submitting an adoption petition.