What are your rights as a step-parent living in Ohio? Have you ever thought about taking legal action to adopt a step-child? Step-parents who have taken up formal parenting roles and become a huge influence in a child's life may want to formally adopt their step-child. With an experienced Columbus Ohio family law attorney, step-parents have acted on their rights to adopt their step-children.

In certain situations a biological parent may seek to be released from all parenting responsibilities. A biological parent may have become unfit to care for a child. There are numerous reasons for why this may have happened, but a step-parent may seek to adopt the step-child and establish custody. Ralph A. Kerns & Associates have been helping families for over 30 years. A free consultation with an experienced Ohio family law attorney will give you the answers to the questions you have and can take legal action when needed.