CATEGORY: Stepparent Adoption

Can I Adopt My Adult Stepchild in Illinois?

Adopting an adult stepchild in Illinois is a meaningful legal step that aligns a family’s official status with their lived reality. Read More

January 28, 2026 Adult Adoption, Stepparent Adoption

Discover why many adults choose to make their stepparent-child bond official and what legal steps are for adult adoption in Illinois. Read More

November 18, 2025 Adult Adoption, Stepparent Adoption

Can I Adopt My Adult Stepchild in Illinois?
Adopting an adult stepchild in Illinois is a meaningful legal step that aligns a family’s official status with their lived reality.
How to Navigate Interstate Adoption as an Illinois Family
This guide details the legal process of interstate adoption for Illinois residents, focusing on compliance with the ICPC.
How the Equality for Every Family Act Streamlines Illinois Second Parent Adoption
The Equality for Every Family Act shifts Illinois law, modernizing how LGBTQ+ families establish and protect their parental rights.