Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Can a former step father that has joint custody with the biological mother legally adopt said child without his current wife obtaining any legal rights to said child ?


Asked on 2/22/12, 3:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Monica Donaldson Stewart Donaldson Stewart, P.C.

A non-parent cannot have joint legal custody with a parent and a stepparent cannot adopt a stepchild if he/she is no longer married to the biological parent of that child.

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Answered on 2/22/12, 3:47 pm


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