Adoption is for forever. It is for parents who want
to create forever families. It is a permanent proposition
that requires a permanent commitment by everyone involved.
It is extremely important that you adopt for the right
reasons. If you are looking to adoption to save a marriage
or if external pressures (such as your parents) are
motivating you, this might not be the right time for
adoption.
Anyone that plans to adopt must also be prepared to
properly deal with the financial, time and other significant
lifestyle commitments that will be necessary in order
for the adoption process to be a success. In the end,
though, adoption can be one of the most rewarding experiences
of your life. Before you decide to adopt, be sure you
are ready to give this child of God all the love and
attention that he or she needs and deserves.
How to Adopt Your Stepchild tells you everything you
need to know about getting a stepparent adoption - without
spending hundreds of dollars in legal fees. It shows
you, step by step and in plain English, how to:
• Decide if adoption is the
right choice for your family • Determine if adoption is legally
possible • Choose the correct adoption
procedure for your family's situation • Prepare and file all the necessary
papers with the court • Take your petition through
the court.
