Probate Court Form 139F
Adoption Decree Stepparent
Adoption of a Minor
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3. A court order of agreement for visitation or communication with a minor adoptee
approved by the court pursuant to 4-112 of the Adoption Act.
C.
The legal relationship between the parent who is not the spouse or the deceased
spouse of the stepparent and the adoptee shall be as set forth in 1-105 of the
Adoption Act, EXCEPT THAT:
1. The minor and any descendant of the minor will retain rights of inheritance
from and through this parent; and
2. A court order for visitation or communication with the minor by this parent or
by a person related to the minor through this parent, or an agreement or order
concerning another person who is approved by the court pursuant to 4-112 of
the Adoption Act survives the decree of adoption, but failure to comply with
the terms of the order or agreement is not a ground for revoking or setting
aside the adoption.
3. This parent remains liable for arrearage of child support unless released from
that obligation by the other parent, and any guardian al litem of the minor and
any governmental entity providing public assistance to the minor.
THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that the minor, ______________
__________________________________, is adopted by, and made the child of,
_______________________________________ and shall hereafter bear the name of
_______________________________________.
Dated: _________________________________
_______________________________________
Probate Judge
Probate Court, District of _______________________
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