Adoptions

In Louisiana, stepparent adoption is a legal avenue for blending families and solidifying relationships. While it may seem complex, breaking down the steps can provide clarity for those navigating this important journey. Initiating the process Although 28% of homes...

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...

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...

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...

When you are in a serious long-term relationship or married to somebody with a child, you might eventually think about adopting them. This is a big decision, but becoming a stepparent can be extremely rewarding. There are also some things you should know before...

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...

When you decided to divorce, it didn't mean you were abdicating your obligations or responsibilities as a parent. Like all good fathers, you love your children and want what's best for them. As one of many Louisiana dads who know ahead of time that they're going to be...