Second parent adoption

Second Parent vs. Stepparent Adoption

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Susan J. Mundahl
July 7th, 2022
Adoption is a wonderful way to begin or grow your family, and there are many different types of adoption. One question that often comes up in discussions of adoption is, “What is second parent adoption? Is it the same thing as stepparent adoption?â… Read More
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Protect Your Rights as the Non-Biological Parent in a Same-Sex Couple

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Susan J. Mundahl
March 31st, 2020
If you have a child with your same-sex spouse of partner, the joys you experience are the same as those of any other parent. But if you are not your child’s biological parent, some of the challenges you face may be unique. For instance, heterosexua… Read More
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How Does Stepparent Adoption Work in Minnesota?

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Susan J. Mundahl
April 20th, 2018
We deal with many family transitions in our law office, but one of the most joyful in which we get to take part is the creation of a new family through stepparent adoption. Many of our clients are part of a blended family in which the stepparent has… Read More
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Unmarried and Pregnant in Minnesota? Five Things You Need to Know

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Susan J. Mundahl
December 20th, 2017
If you’re having a baby, but you’re not married to the baby’s father, you may have a lot of questions about your rights, the father’s rights, and some of the resources available to you. Being unmarried and pregnant presents so… Read More
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How Can a Grandparent or Third Party Adopt a Child?

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Susan J. Mundahl
May 25th, 2017
Children need love, guidance, care, and protection. Usually parents provide that care, often with the support of other adults in the child’s life. But as we all know, there are times when biological parents, for whatever reason, aren’t in… Read More
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LGBTQ Adoption

Posted By
Susan J. Mundahl
August 4th, 2016
Despite the tremendous progress the LGBTQ movement has made in the last few decades, substantial misconceptions still remain regarding the rights of LGBTQ individuals and couples concerning adoption. Quick Facts about LGBTQ Adoption in Minnesota Sing… Read More
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What to Do When You Find Out Your Girlfriend's Pregnant

Posted By
Susan J. Mundahl
May 31st, 2016
Can a man make a woman a mother without her making him a father? Yes, and this isn’t a trick question. In Minnesota, an unmarried man who gets his girlfriend pregnant unquestionably makes her a mother. However, legally speaking, he is not a fat… Read More
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What Unmarried New Fathers in Minnesota Must Know

Posted By
Susan J. Mundahl
October 14th, 2014
When is a father not a father? In Minnesota, the answer is sometimes, “when he’s not married to his child’s mother.” That is to say, even if a man is a biological father, if he’s not married to his child’s mother,… Read More