San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valley Step-Parent Adoption Lawyers

About Step-Parent Adoptions in California

California law recognizes both spouses and domestic partners in step-parent adoptions. In these cases, the child's birth parent still remains as the child's legal parent, typically making the process easier. However, it is important to remember that any adoption is still a legal process and therefore must be handled with care to ensure it is done efficiently and effectively. You can also avoid any future issues by making sure the adoption is legally sound.

Step-parent adoptions may have their own complexities when issues involving the non-custodial parent arise. Typically, it is the spouse of the custodial parent who will wish to seek to adopt the child. While the custodial parent may give his or her consent, the non-custodial parent may object. Depending upon your particular case, there may be steps your attorney can take to ensure your adoption is successful even without the non-custodial parent's consent. However, this will vary depending upon the circumstances and so it is important to find out more about your unique matter by consulting an attorney.

Offices in Valencia, Burbank, Encino & Westlake Village, California

At Cutter & Lax, we represent clients throughout Valencia, Encino, Burbank, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Westlake Village, Van Nuys, Glendale and the surrounding areas in the San Fernando & Santa Clarita Valleys with step-parent adoptions. If you would like to learn more about how we can assist you with your case, please take a moment to contact a lawyer at our firm. During a free initial consultation, we can help you understand the adoption process, your rights, and how we can help you successfully adopt a child.

Contact a step-parent adoption attorney at Cutter & Lax today.