Stepparent adoptions
Sec. 2. (a) If the adoptive parent of a child is married to a
biological parent of the child, the parent-child relationship of the
biological parent is not affected by the adoption.
(b) If the adoptive parent of a child is married to a previous
adoptive parent, the parent-child relationship of the previous
adoptive parent is not affected by the adoption.
(c) After the adoption, the adoptive father or mother, or both:
(1) occupy the same position toward the child that the adoptive
father or the adoptive mother, or both, would occupy if the
adoptive father or adoptive mother, or both, were the biological
father or mother; and
(2) are jointly and severally liable for the maintenance and
education of the person.
As added by P.L.1-1997, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.130-2005, SEC.9.
Last modified: May 24, 2006