Step-parent adoption is a legal process allowing a step-parent to become the legal parent of a step-child. It is a decision with many benefits but requires a lot of thought due to the emotional and legal implications.
Blended families are sometimes hard to navigate. The goal of the courts is to keep families intact. However, that is not always possible or the best scenario and times Step-Parent Adoption is a good option. Some biological parents decide to have their child adopted by the step-parent. In Tennessee, a step-parent can adopt a child in a couple of ways.