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The relationship between stepparents and stepchildren can be complicated. Even when there is love and respect, there can be conflicts and questions about what rights the adults have to care for and discipline the youths. For some Michigan families, stepparent adoption is the right step to clarify familial connections and create legal bonds. Before an individual can adopt their stepkids,…

Stepparent adoption can be one of the most exciting and stressful experiences during a parent’s lifetime. It can be easy to consider the more immediate concerns associated with adoption, such as hiring an attorney, addressing details associated with the other biological parent, filling out paperwork, attending court hearings, and hoping for a smooth process. Thinking about the newly adopted child’s…