Jul 2, 2021
Stepparent Adoptions in Ohio
“Can I adopt my spouse’s child?” “Can I adopt my domestic partner’s child?” “What is the process for a stepparent adoption?” These are common questions at EQUES Law Group and I wanted to provide a brief overview of the topic. First, to be eligible for a "stepparent adoption" in Ohio, the individual seeking the adoption (the Petitioner) must have been married to the minor's parent for at least one year before submitting the adoption certificate. Often, partners
