This week, the U.S. Supreme Court combated the legality of decades-old federal requirements giving Native Americans and tribal members preference
CHEROKEE CUSTODY BATTLE INVOLVES 3 DIFFERENT COURTS On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Adoption
While the relationship between a child and his or her biological parents is invaluable, there are unfortunate situations where such a relationship may not always be in the best interest of the child. In the event of a delinquent, uninvolved, or unfit parent, it is possible for a biological parent’s rights to be terminated, and parental rights to be awarded to a stepparent. The willingness of a stepparent to fulfill the role of a legal parent is an honorable quality, and stepparent adoption may be in the best interest of your child, but before the new spouse can legally adopt him/her, a few legal requirements must be met.
