Relative and Step-Parent Adoption in New Jersey
In most states, relative and
step-parent adoptions
are treated somewhat less formally than non-relative adoptions.
They may require only an abbreviated homestudy, or none at all.
For this preferential treatment to apply, the adoption must fit
the definition of a relative adoption under state law. Most
state laws define "relative" by degree of relatedness, such as
uncle, aunt, adult sibling,
grandparent or great-grandparent of the child of the
whole or half-blood or by marriage or adoption. Not fitting in
this general definition are cousins of any degree or children of
nieces or nephews.
If you are interested in a
relative or step-parent adoption in the State of New Jersey, please
contact us to guide
you through the process -- we help bring families together and
keep them together.
(Return
to main New Jersey Adoption page)
Andrea I.
Bazer, Esq.
90 West Main Street
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Tel 732.863.0808
Fax 732.863.0011
abazer@aiblaw.com
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