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    Question Step Child Adoption

    My question involves adoption law for the State of: ca
    Ive been married to my hubby since my step daughter was 1. Both her mom and dad are in the picture. Is it possible to gain any kind of gaurdianship/adoption of that child. In the event something were to happen to my husband, i want to ensure i see me step daughter and ensure she gets to see her siblings

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    Default Re: Step Child Adoption

    You haven't given any indication of anything that would let you adopt the child, taking away the mother's parental rights. Stepparents don't get "just in case" guardianships from courts. I suggest trying to stay on good terms with the child's mother.

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