STEP-PARENT ADOPTION
New Jersey (NJ) Step-Parent Adoption Lawyers
There are a number of families who decide to pursue stepparent adoption. One of the primary reasons for you to pursue step parent adoption is if something were to happen to the parent-spouse, such as incapacitation or death, you as the stepparent would have no rights to the child. In this situation, an unknown family member may have greater rights to the child than you. In order to prevent his type of situation from arising, our adoption attorneys can help you solidify a legal relationship with your child that is identical to that of a birth parent and their child.
A stepparent adoption generally does not require a home study since the step-parent already lives with the child intended to be adopted and a step-parent who adopts a child will thereafter be fully responsible for the child. However, in order to complete the adoption process, the non-custodial, biological parent must relinquish his or her parental rights. At that time, the parent not living with the child will no longer have any legal rights or responsibilities for the child, including child support. When making decisions that affect you and your household, our attorneys stand ready to provide you with the guidance you need. The New Jersey adoption lawyers at the Morris County law firm of Weinberger Law Group, LLC look forward to assisting you with this complex legal matter.
For legal representation you can trust and rely upon for your adoption matter contact the New Jersey family lawyers at the Morris County law firm of Weinberger Law Group, LLC for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. Begin the process of expanding your family through adoption with our help.
Our partner, Bari Zell Weinberger, is certified by the Supreme Court of NJ as a Matrimonial Law Attorney. This Certification is achieved by only 2% of the attorneys in New Jersey.
