Step parent adoption is the most common forms of adoption in Minnesota. It involves a three-part process. First, the parental rights of the biological father are terminated. Usually this is done on a voluntary basis, although in some instances and involuntary termination of parental rights will be necessary. The court will not grant a voluntary termination of a father's parental rights unless mother's new husband is ready to adopt the child. An involuntary termination of parental rights is appropriate when the biological father will not consent, but there is an adequate statutory basis to terminate. The statutes in this area have recently been amended, and some additional « Continue »