I Adopted Our Child. Do I Have the Same Parental and Legal Rights as My Spouse, Who Is the Biological Parent?

Adopting a child is a powerful expression of love and commitment. For many families, adoption creates a bond that is just as strong—and in the eyes of the law, often equal—to that of a biological connection. If you’ve adopted your spouse’s biological child or adopted a child together, you may be wondering whether your parental rights are the same as …