Step-Parent Adoption

Adoptions of the children of a spouse are referred to as “step-parent” adoptions.  When a step-parent, with the consent of his or her spouse, wants to adopt the other spouse’s child, a petition must be filed with the Superior Court asking that the adoption be granted.  In all cases, the non-custodial parent must either consent or have his/her rights terminated by the court.  The rules regarding termination of parental rights is very strict and set forth in the Family Code. 

In most cases, even without consent, a court will allow the adoption where there has been abandonment or the child has not received communication or support for more than one year.  Every step-parent adoption case is investigated by the County Health and Human Resources agency with a report going to the court. Garry J. Bowman, attorney, has represented adoptive parents for over 30 years in obtaining adoptions of their step-children.  Contact him for further information.

Call or email for more information relating to your specific situation. His private Chula Vista law office can provide you with individual, personal attention for your family’s immediate or long term needs.  Garry has been specializing in Family Law for over 40 years and is recognized publicly as a superior provider of diversified legal services including: divorce, estate planning, adoption and restraining orders.

Garry J. Bowman is a San Diego Family Law Attorney, handling cases in San Diego, Rancho Bernardo, Penasquitos,East County, Alpine, El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Jamul, Rancho San Diego, South Bay, National City, Chula Vista, Eastlake and Imperial Beach.  He frequently appears in the Superior Courts located in Downtown San Diego, Chula Vista and El Cajon

GARRY J. BOWMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Phone: (619)426-7550 TollFree: (877)426-7551 (within the U.S.) Fax: (619)425-1015
Office: 637 Third Avenue, Suite E   Chula Vista, California 91910-5703  Click here to send E-mail
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