Category Archives: Stepparent Adoption

Stepparent Adoption in Maryland: How the Process Works and What to Expect

Stepparent adoption in Maryland generally requires filing a petition in circuit court, obtaining consent from both the custodial parent and the other legal parent, and, if the child is old enough, securing the child’s own consent before a judge finalizes the adoption. For blended families who want to formalize an existing parent child bond,… Read More »