In Louisiana, a stepparent can adopt the biological child of their partner, as long as they and their partner are legally married. This is sometimes called intrafamily adoption and applies to same-sex couples as well. The family dynamics of couples who are LGTBQ are...
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How the court decides a stepparent adoption
Stepparent adoption can be a wonderful thing. However, you must take specific legal actions to make your stepchild your legal child. Before adopting a stepchild, you have minimal legal responsibilities to take care of them. After, you must provide for the child as...
Adopting stepchildren grows new families
Many adults marry, have children and wind up enduring a divorce that splits up the family unit. Some ex-spouses wind up meeting new people, initiating new relationships and getting married once again. When new relationships form and the potential spouses have children...
Consent counts when adopting a stepchild
Consent counts when adopting a stepchild Your spouse had a child before you married them, but now they’re your child too. The only thing you want to do is make your family official. Adopting a stepchild, known as intrafamily adoption in Louisiana, is the most common...
Legal assistance is a key factor in Louisiana adoptions
When Louisianans seek to expand their family, this is often immediately perceived as an attempt to have a baby of their own. However, many would like to adopt a child. This is a noble and worthwhile endeavor. There are many children who are looking for a loving home....