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St. Louis Stepparent Adoption Lawyer

Home St. Louis Stepparent Adoption Lawyer

When a parent remarries, some children fear that they will not have a solid relationship with their stepparent. It is very common, though, that this stepparent becomes an integral part of the child’s life– sometimes more so than a biological parent. When a biological parent has been absent in the child’s life or has passed away, it is quite common that this stepparent requests to adopt the child as their own.

Therefore, one of the most common types of adoption in St. Louis, Missouri is a stepparent adoption. This is when a stepparent petitions the court to adopt their stepchild, becoming the parent of the child in the court’s eyes. When a stepparent adopts a child, the child and stepparent both gain all of the legal rights afforded to blood relatives, including custody rights and inheritance rights.

Stepparent adoptions can be a very complex process or it can go smoothly. Regardless, putting an experienced adoption lawyer in your corner will help you plan for the unexpected roadblocks. Contact our law firm for knowledgeable guidance for how to go about this adoption process.

Caring St. Louis, Missouri Adoption Attorney

In order to pursue a stepparent adoption, the birth parent must consent to the adoption or they need to have been absent from the child’s life for an extended period of time. This type of adoption can be contested by the birth parent, so it can be critical to involve a lawyer to make sure you are prepared.

Assisting Clients in Completing Their Family

We help clients meet the requirements for a stepparent adoption and smoothly transition from stepparent to parent. The process can be extremely rewarding for both the stepparent and child.

Contact Bardol Law Firm, LLC to start the stepparent adoption process today.

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Bardol Law Firm

34 North Gore Ave., Suite 203
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 918-0100

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  • About
  • Attorneys
    ▼
    • Stephen J. Bardol
    • Ann Vatterott Bruntrager
  • Practice Areas
    ▼
    • Divorce
      ▼
      • 50 Divorce Tips
      • Divorce in Missouri
      • High Net Worth Divorce
      • Mediation
      • Name Change
    • Family Law
      ▼
      • Child Custody
        ▼
        • Guardianship
        • Family Access
      • Child Support
      • Spousal Support
      • Modifications
      • Legal Separation
      • Family Law in Missouri
        ▼
        • Family Law Tips
      • Paternity
      • Grandparent Rights
    • Prenuptial Agreements
    • Adoption
      ▼
      • Agency Adoptions
      • Private Adoptions
      • Stepparent Adoptions
      • Interstate Adoptions
      • Grandparent Adoptions
      • International Adoptions
    • Orders of Protection
      ▼
      • Full Order of Protection
      • Ex Parte Order of Protection
      • Adult Order of Protection
      • Child Order of Protection
      • Foreign Order of Protection
      • Modifying of Order of Protection
      • Renewal of Order of Protection
  • Resources
    ▼
    • FAQs
    • Our Blog
    • Missouri Divorce Law
    • Child Support Calculator
    • Forms & Checklists
    • Family Law Links
    • Family Law Glossary
    • Circuit Courts Contact Information
    • Domestic Violence Corner
  • Start Here
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us