I need step parenting advice. My husband has a daughter whom I learned to love so much. We been getting along so nicely and do stuff only mothers do. I take her to school, cook for her, go with her to the doctor and etc. I believe I am a good mother to her since her mom past away a few years ago. Now, I want her to my daughter legally. Is this possible? An article about step parenting at parenting411.com only discusses legal step parenting rights for dads. Does it also apply to me? I'm married to his father does this mean I'm automatically a legal adoptive parent to her? Please enlighten me on this matter.
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yeah, you can do that, officially adopt her, it has nothing to do with your rights, it's the choice of her father now that her biological mother passed away. I would ask your stepchild first though because for someone who lost their mother it may feel like you are taking her place and she is turning away from her biological mother.
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You have no legal connection to the child at present. You would need to legally adopt her in order for that to happen. Consult a lawyer. Most will meet wit you for an initial consultation for free.
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ShainaBrina
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Legally adopting her would give you rights should God forbid anything happened in the marriage.
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It has been a while since I logged in. And thank you for all the replies.
We talked as a family and they agreed that I legally adopt his daughter. I am so happy right now. Soon I will be her legal parent.
We talked as a family and they agreed that I legally adopt his daughter. I am so happy right now. Soon I will be her legal parent.
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