Can A Stepparent File For Custody

Can A Stepparent File For Custody

If you’re a stepparent, wondering if you can file for custody of your stepchild, you’re probably in a situation where you’re worried about the welfare of that child, and you have to make a tough decision. Depending on the circumstance in Oklahoma,...
Benefits of Adopting a Stepchild

Benefits of Adopting a Stepchild

Have you been thinking about adopting your stepchild and wondering what the benefits are? This post will explore all of the good things that come from a stepparent adoption. Right to Make Decisions The first benefit is the right to make decisions as a stepparent....
Becoming Legal Guardian of Your Step Child

Becoming Legal Guardian of Your Step Child

Can you become the legal guardian of your stepchild? The short answer is yes. However, there are two very different legal ways of doing so, and one of them is pretty rare. Still, it’s important to understand which one applies to you. Step-Parent Adoption The...
Deadbeat Dads & Adoption

Deadbeat Dads & Adoption

Deadbeat dad. What does that phrase even mean? In this post, I’ll discuss why that might matter to you. Is the father of your child a deadbeat dad? Have you remarried and your husband is really the one who’s been there for your child and supported them? Or...
4 Types of Adoption

4 Types of Adoption

So you’ve been searching for information online about adoptions, how many different types of adoptions are there, and what are the differences. This post will introduce you to the basic four different types of adoptions. Child Welfare Adoption The first type of...
Welcome to Step Up Adoptions

Welcome to Step Up Adoptions

Welcome to Step Up Adoptions. We discuss issues and answer questions related to the process of adopting your stepchild. We’re an adoption law firm based in Oklahoma. But even if you live in a different state, we’ll have some content that’s relevant...