Stepparent Adoptions

When the spouse of a child's natural parent adopts the child, it is called a stepparent adoption. Stepparent adoptions are commonplace in our society today and occur for a variety of reasons such as providing unity in the family or family surname, or providing insurance coverage for the minor child. Although a stepchild need not be adopted by the stepparent to become a beneficiary in a will, the stepchild must be adopted to receive certain benefits such as survivor social security benefits.

Attorney Kathleen Reiley has been helping step parents adopt their stepchildren for many years. If you are considering an adoption of your stepchild, please contact the law offices of Attorney Kathy Reiley for more information.