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Step-Parent/Grandparent Adoption – The Basics

March 04, 2021 • Samuel McClure, Esq. • Season 1 • Episode 9

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Episode Title: Step-Parent/Grandparent Adoption – The Basics

Publish Date: March 4, 2021

Show Notes: Step-Parent adoption, or second-parent adoption is trending upward. Today Sam and Michele talk about this encouraging trend. Step-parent adoption has many similarities to other types of adoption, but there are some unique nuances. Sam discusses what makes states like Alabama unique and how the step-parent adoption option can be a win-win for parents and children.

Highlights and Links:

0:55 – Typical scenarios that lead to step-parent adoption.

2:40 – Motivations behind step-parent adoption, rights and benefits and honoring relationships.

5:30 – Step parent adoption is a streamlined process.

6:27 – Two types of consent for step-parent adoption. Alabama adoption laws.

8:00 – Why is it important to have legal representation for adoption in general?

10:32 – Why you want an adoption lawyer to represent you in adoption.