We offer a free 15-minute consultation in our office, so that you can meet with us, have some preliminary questions answered, and determine for yourself if our law firm will meet your needs

We're located in the heart of downtown Green Bay,
close to the courthouse.

215 N. Washington Street
Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: (920) 432.5500

 

Strong and Strong Attorneys handled a custody and stepparent adoption for us. When we made the initial call we desperately needed them to go to work on our case immediately. That is exactly what they did. Because of their superior knowledge of the law and the legal process we felt quite comfortable during a very difficult time. We were kept well informed throughout the duration of our lengthy case, which concluded with the perfect "story book ending." We could not have been happier. - Michael & Mary L.

STEPPARENT ADOPTIONS

When a stepparent wishes to adopt a child, both of the biological/ legal parents need to consent (as well as the child if over age 14) to the adoption.

The spouse of the stepparent and older children merely sign a consent form. However, in order for the adoption to take place, the rights of the other biological/legal parent need to be terminated.

• Termination of Parental Rights (TPR)
  
  A parent can consent to the termination of his or her parental rights voluntarily. Sometimes biological parents are motivated to terminate their rights to avoid future child support payments. However, in almost all cases, courts will not agree to a voluntary termination of parental rights unless there is another adult who will be adopting that child. Also, a TPR does not relieve the parent whose rights have been terminated of their past or current child support obligation.
  
  Parental rights can also be terminated without the parent's consent if grounds exist, such as abandonment, abuse, failure to assume parental responsibility, etc... Once parental rights are terminated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, that parent gives up all rights to the child, including the right to visit with the child, name the child, or make decisions regarding the child's welfare.

• Stepparent adoptions
  
  Stepparent Adoptions require that a termination of parental rights take place, and also require that a Child Welfare Agency conduct a screening to determine if the Stepparent Adoption is in the best interests of the child to be adopted.
  
  Our office will be happy to assist you build and strengthen your family through Stepparent Adoption. Please feel free to call us.