Adoption??

Question

What happens when a step parent adopts a step child? Does the real parent have to sign for it? Does the real parent still have parental rights?

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My step dad adopted me when I was 11. I asked him to try and adopt me. The birth parent has the right to fight to keep their parental rights and if they do it makes the process a lot harder. As soon as my bio dad was served the papers, he voluntarily signed away his rights. The process still took months, but their was no opposition. He did try to change his mind at the last second, but it was too late because he gave up his rights. We had a court date where the judge ruled on the motion; my name was changed and I was adopted!! I remember the judge asking my now dad  all these questions, like "are you willing to provide for her like she is your own flesh and blood?" Him saying yes is something I will always remember. It was one of the best days of my life, and we celebrate if every year. Good luck, I hope I answered some of your questions!

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One parent would need to give up there rights in order for the other one to adopt you (you can only have two legal guardians).

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I'm wondering same. Son wants my married last name not father's. He hasn't been around since 9 months old and my son is 8 now!! How does it work and would it cost money for my husband to adopt him?

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We are in this process as well. You have to have the guy on the birth certificate sign something and if he doesn't you go to court. I think the rights go away after that.

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I'm wondering same. Son wants my married last name not father's. He hasn't been around since 9 months old and my son is 8 now!! How does it work and would it cost money for my husband to adopt him?

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My cousin adopted his step son. In their state, the biological father had to sign away his rights before my cousin could adopt his son.

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