When beginning your stepparent adoption journey you are going to be introduced to a whole host of terms that you may, or may not be familiar with. Below are some of the most commonly used terms, as well as their abbreviations if applicable, when dealing with stepparent adoption.

Adoptee- This is the term, which is used for a person who has been adopted. Once your stepchild has been adopted, he or she becomes an adoptee.

Adoptive Stepparent -The stepparent who has legally adopted his or her stepchild.

Biological Parent- A parent who is genetically related to the child

Consent- when a NCP allows... more