Colorado Springs Stepparent Adoption Attorneys
Representing Prospective Adoptive Stepparents
In some families, a child’s biological mother or father is no longer
in the picture, but their surviving or present parent has married someone
new. Many stepparents wish to legally recognize and establish their relationships
with stepchildren. The process to do so is called stepparent adoption.
At the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., we represent stepparents in their efforts to adopt their stepchildren. After a stepparent adoption is successfully finalized, you will be recognized as the child’s legal parent. Let our stepparent adoption attorneys in Colorado Springs help you navigate this complex process.
Call (719) 212-4227 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.
Stepparent Adoption Process
To file for a stepparent adoption, you must be married to the custodial biological parent. Both you and the biological parent will have to consent to the adoption. This is a big responsibility because once the stepparent adoption is granted, the stepparent now has the same rights and responsibilities as the biological parent.
Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption
After determining that you and your spouse are interested in a stepparent adoption, the major hurdle that you must overcome is terminating the non-custodial biological parent’s parental rights. The non-custodial biological parent may be willing to consent to the adoption and consent to the termination of his or her parental rights. By consenting to the termination, the non-custodial parent will lose all parental rights and child support responsibilities to the child.
On the other hand, if the non-custodial parent refuses to consent to the adoption and termination, you may have to have a hearing to terminate his or her parental rights.
While the court will consider all the circumstances and what is in the child’s best interests, they will look specifically at the following factors:
- Whether the non-custodial parent is unfit
- Whether the non-custodial parent has had meaningful contact with the child in the 12 months
- Whether the non-custodial parent has paid child support in the last 12 months and whether there is a likelihood of future support
Schedule a Free Consultation Today
Here at the Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., we have experience in both contested and uncontested stepparent adoptions. Our Colorado Springs stepparent adoption attorneys are passionate about helping families grow and ensuring that children have the support and love they deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation so that we can discuss your case and your options.

Meet Our Team
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Greg Quimby
Founding Attorney
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Erica Vasconcellos
Attorney
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M. Addison Freebairn
Attorney
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Nicolas Mahoy
Attorney
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Renee Ybarra
Office Manager
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Melanie Baxter
Senior Paralegal
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Sonnie Fleming
Paralegal
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Elaina Wohr
Paralegal
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Susan Harris, CP
Certified Paralegal
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Catherine Garcia
Legal Assistant
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Savannah Gilbert
Legal Assistant

What sets us Apart:
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Team-Oriented
Our large support staff is eager to help with your case.
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Family Owned & Operated Firm
Run by Father & Daughter.
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Prompt Communication
We'll respond within 24 business hours.
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Impressive Legal Experience
50 years combined between all the attorneys.