Stepparent Adoption Packet
Madera Superior Court · Madera Superior Court Form Packets
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Last updated July 3, 2026
This form packet is used when a stepparent wants to legally adopt their spouse's child from a previous relationship, making them the child's legal parent with all the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent. A stepparent who is married to or in a committed relationship with the child's biological parent would need this packet to start the adoption process in Madera County.
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