STEPPARENT ADOPTION

 Establishing legal parentage as a stepparent can be critical for a child's legal status, emotional well-being, financial security, and to equalize status among siblings raised in the same home.

We represent individuals navigating the legal requirements and effects of stepparent adoption.

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A stepparent can adopt a stepchild with consent of all parties involved in the child's welfare or with consent of one parent when the other biological parent is deceased or has abandoned the child.

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Adoptions in Maine are governed by Title 18-C, Article 9.