STEPPARENT ADOPTION
\stˈɛpe͡əɹənt ɐdˈɒpʃən], \stˈɛpeəɹənt ɐdˈɒpʃən], \s_t_ˈɛ_p_eə_ɹ_ə_n_t ɐ_d_ˈɒ_p_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The formal, legal adoption of a child by a stepparent who is living with a legal parent. Most states have special provisions making stepparent adoptions relatively easy if the child's noncustodial parent gives consent, is dead or missing, or has abandoned the child.
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