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Stepparent Adoption

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Definition: The adoption of a child by the new spouse of the birthparent.

Alternate Spellings: Step parent, step-parent

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How to Adopt a Stepchild
The most common form of adoption is by a stepparent who assumes financial and legal responsibility for his/her spouse's child(ren), and the non-custodial parent is released of all parenting responsibilities.

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Stepparent adoption is the most common form of adoption in the U.S. Find resources and information about procedures, legal obligations, and requirements.
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