Can I adopt my stepdaughter?
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Can I adopt my stepdaughter?
I married her mother over 13 years ago. She is a 14 year old girl who was born in Guatemala but has been in the US since she was 9 month old. What are the options to have her become legal?
Asked on April 10, 2012 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
Gene Meltser, Esq. / BIRG & MELTSER
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Generally no separate adoption is needed in most cases Are you a US Citizen? How did she enter the US? Reply to [email protected]
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