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A Survey Of State Law Authorizing Stepparent Adoptions Without The Noncustodial Parent's Consent, Larry K. Laskiewicz
A Survey Of State Law Authorizing Stepparent Adoptions Without The Noncustodial Parent's Consent, Larry K. Laskiewicz
Akron Law Review
The increase of divorce and remarriage in American society has radically changed the concept of family. A typical family may no longer be composed of two parents and their biological off-springs living in the same household. The trend is toward a stepfamily composed of a parent, a biological child, a spouse, and the spouse's child. This paper essentially concerns the ability of a stepparent (in most cases, a stepfather), married to a custodial natural parent, to adopt a minor child from a previous marriage without the consent of the noncustodial natural parent.
Breaking The Seal: Ohio's Revised Adoption Law, Francis Y. Ake
Breaking The Seal: Ohio's Revised Adoption Law, Francis Y. Ake
Akron Law Review
This Comment will review the revised statutory scheme of adoption law in Ohio which permits access to identifying and non-identifying information about birth parents, and will analyze the rights and interests affected by these changes. The analysis will also include an overview of recent studies which may have influenced these changes as public awareness of the sealed record controversy has grown.
In Re Adoption Of Charles B. - A Tough Act To Follow, Deborah M. Arik
In Re Adoption Of Charles B. - A Tough Act To Follow, Deborah M. Arik
Akron Law Review
This Note first discusses homosexuality and examines Ohio's position on adoption, child custody, and custody disputes involving homosexual parents." The Note then reviews other states' positions on homosexual adoption. The remainder of the Note analyzes the Charles B. decisions" and discusses future questions that the Court will need to answer."