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Frequently asked questions concerning stepchild adoption and child support, Dallas Attorney, Shelly B. West

Stepchild Adoption and Child Support

Question:  I have adopted my stepchild. If I now divorce the other parent, could I be obligated to support the child?

Answer:  Yes. The law makes no distinction between biological obligation to support the child versus the adoptive parent having the same obligation. You accomplished an adoption, which created a parent-child relationship between you and the child, and presumably terminating the bio-dad's parental rights. Consequently you have a duty to support your child.

Another issue you bring up is the termination of your parental rights. Judges are unlikely to allow a termination under these circumstances. It is more likely the divorce would go through naming you as father with the obligation to support the child.

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