Stepchild adoption is a legal process in which a spouse or partner adopts their partner’s child. This crucial step strengthens the legal relationship between the stepparent and the stepchild and clarifies all rights and obligations. According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt), stepchild adoptions accounted for two-thirds of all adoptions in 2021 – and the tendency has been rising for years.
Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte offers skilled and committed legal assistance to provide our clients with the clarity they need regarding the procedure that awaits them and the legal consequences of adoption. Our German family lawyers have extensive experience dealing with the relevant adoption agencies. They will ensure that the adoption process runs as smoothly as possible and that you fulfil all formal requirements. We will work on your behalf to ensure that your rights and interests are always protected and that nothing stands in the way of your family’s happiness.
