Before you can terminate parental rights, the biological parent has to be notified of the hearing. Many parents question why this has to occur, when the other parent wasn't involved up to that point. The reason for this comes from ensuring permanent stability.
Stepparent adoptions are exciting and a wonderful way of bringing your family together. Before you start the process, there are many first steps to take to make sure everything is done correctly. These are questions you can expect to be asked by your attorney when you first talk about adoption.