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Step-Parent/Relative
Adoption
Another form of adoption in Wisconsin is adoption by a step parent or relative.
Step parent adoptions typically occur when a spouse petitions the court to
become the legal parent of their spouse’s child. Relatives adopt children
for various circumstances but typically do so to allow children to maintain
family bonds and connections.
In order to adopt as either a relative or step-parent in Wisconsin, you will
be required to have a home study completed by a licensed
adoption agency. The process of adopting a child who is a relative
usually involves four steps:
- Termination of parental rights
- Petition to adopt and order for investigation
- Agency investigation
- Court hearing on adoption
For more information about the specifics related to the steps outlined above
go to the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families website at: http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/children/adoption/RELSTEP.HTM
For more information on grandparent adoption specifically, please click
go to our Grandparent
Adoption page. Or feel free to give us a call at 1-800-762-8063,
or email us at: info@wiadoptioninfocenter.org.
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