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If I am adopted is a Son of my adoption parents my Brother?

If I am adopted is a Son of my adoption parents my Brother?

Q: Can a biological parent regain custody after adoption?

Once an adoption is finalized, the biological parent's rights are typically terminated. This means they cannot regain custody unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as proving that the adoption was not in the child's best interest. Legal proceedings can be complex, so consulting an attorney is advisable.

Q: What happens if you don't want your adopted child anymore?

If you no longer wish to parent your adopted child, you cannot simply relinquish them. You must go through a legal process to terminate your parental rights. This often involves a court hearing and must be in the child's best interest. It's essential to seek legal guidance in such situations.

Q: Why would a stepparent adopt a child?

A stepparent may adopt a child to formalize their relationship and gain legal rights and responsibilities as a parent. This can provide the child with a sense of security and belonging, and it allows the stepparent to make decisions regarding the child's welfare, education, and health.

Q: What happens when a stepparent adopts a child?

When a stepparent adopts a child, they become the child's legal parent. This creates a parent-child relationship that grants the stepparent the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent. The child will also have the right to inherit from the stepparent, just like a biological child.

Full question:

My step-father adopted me. Is his son now my legal brother?

Category: Adoption
Date: 04/07/2025
State: Texas

Answer:

Yes. Once adopted you are the Son of the Father and Brother of his other children. There is no meaning to the term "adopted child". You become the child of the adopting parents for all purposes just as if you had been born to them. It is not healthy to the family relationship for anyone in the family to treat the adoption as anything different.

Sec. 162.017. EFFECT OF ADOPTION. (a) An order of adoption creates the parent-child relationship between the adoptive parent and the child for all purposes.
(b) An adopted child is entitled to inherit from and through the child's adoptive parents as though the child were the biological child of the parents.
(c) The terms "child," "descendant," "issue," and other terms indicating the relationship of parent and child include an adopted child unless the context or express language clearly indicates otherwise.
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FAQs

What happens when your step dad adopts you?

When your stepdad adopts you, he becomes your legal parent. This means you gain the same rights as a biological child, including inheritance rights and parental support. Your relationship with him and any siblings he has will be recognized legally, making you part of the same family unit.