How do I go about adopting my wife's daughter

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March 18, 2005

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Originally Posted By Damon

Is it possible for me to adopt my wife's daughter without envolving her birth father. His name does not appear on the birth certificate and he has not been apart of her life since she has been born. Please advise on what steps I should take to legally adopt her.

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The most common example is a step father adopting his wife's child from a prior relationship. In these cases, a Complaint must be filed in the Superior Court by the person (plaintiff) who wishes to adopt the child.

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