tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post9096599077447351873..comments2024-03-21T07:04:24.033-04:00Comments on THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Caregiving for Step-ChildrenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11368028391616959419noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-90559541248688297582013-06-09T16:28:44.389-04:002013-06-09T16:28:44.389-04:00Thank you for your comment about step-parent adopt...Thank you for your comment about step-parent adoption! Are you aware of what ramifications, if any, there might be with respect to potential funding of support services for children (adult or minor) with and without adoption? If the birth parent should pass away leaving the step parent in charge of the welfare of the stepchild with disabilities, might it be easier to access funding for support services in some regions if adoption has NOT taken place? Just wondering...The Caregivers' Living Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920119448415733545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-23877259128054885902013-06-09T16:17:50.250-04:002013-06-09T16:17:50.250-04:00step parent adoption one of the most common form ...<a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> one of the most common form of adoption. It permits the stepparent to legally adopt the child of his or her spouse. This further eliminates the non-custodial parent from all the rights and responsibilities of the child which also includes child support. The sole obligation lies within the hands of the newly legalized parent and his/her spouse. <br /><br />Like any other form of adoption, <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> is also governed by the state law. However, it may vary from state to state in terms of ease. Some of them comforts out the entire process if the documents favor the name of the desiring couple. Most common example is excluding the need of the couple to be represented by a lawyer. Some states may also omit the necessity of a home study which is quite indispensable in other types of adoptions. Though even then you may have to pass through a criminal background check.<br /><br />The time duration requisite for a successful <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> also depends on the state. You may have to be married to your spouse for one year before you can even apply for the adoption. Conversely it might not be necessary in other states. No advert effects are generally applied to the legal rights of the child who is concerned in a normal run. The child may inherit from the birth parent or even the family members.<br /><br />What is an indispensable thing is the consent of the spouse as well as the other parent. A legal <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> can never take place if one of the both disagrees to it. It can be a difficult task however. Also, the ways of gaining the consent may be different in different states. The non-custodial parent may just provide a written statement, he/she may have to appear in the court for the same, and a state may even ask the parent for receiving counseling about the subject.<br /><br />Different laws are being applied by different states. Therefore if you want to understand the requirements for <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a>, you must first go through the laws of your particular state and consult a lawyer if needed. This will evade you from being a victim of something you did not know about in the beginning. Some states may also provide you with free legal help if you are not financially strong to afford a lawyer of your own.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276443915159626937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-79579153769742006122013-06-09T16:16:52.425-04:002013-06-09T16:16:52.425-04:00step parent adoption one of the most common form ...<a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> one of the most common form of adoption. It permits the stepparent to legally adopt the child of his or her spouse. This further eliminates the non-custodial parent from all the rights and responsibilities of the child which also includes child support. The sole obligation lies within the hands of the newly legalized parent and his/her spouse. <br /><br />Like any other form of adoption, <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> is also governed by the state law. However, it may vary from state to state in terms of ease. Some of them comforts out the entire process if the documents favor the name of the desiring couple. Most common example is excluding the need of the couple to be represented by a lawyer. Some states may also omit the necessity of a home study which is quite indispensable in other types of adoptions. Though even then you may have to pass through a criminal background check.<br /><br />The time duration requisite for a successful <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> also depends on the state. You may have to be married to your spouse for one year before you can even apply for the adoption. Conversely it might not be necessary in other states. No advert effects are generally applied to the legal rights of the child who is concerned in a normal run. The child may inherit from the birth parent or even the family members.<br /><br />What is an indispensable thing is the consent of the spouse as well as the other parent. A legal <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a> can never take place if one of the both disagrees to it. It can be a difficult task however. Also, the ways of gaining the consent may be different in different states. The non-custodial parent may just provide a written statement, he/she may have to appear in the court for the same, and a state may even ask the parent for receiving counseling about the subject.<br /><br />Different laws are being applied by different states. Therefore if you want to understand the requirements for <a href="http://www.dependableadoption.com/" rel="nofollow"> step parent adoption</a>, you must first go through the laws of your particular state and consult a lawyer if needed. This will evade you from being a victim of something you did not know about in the beginning. Some states may also provide you with free legal help if you are not financially strong to afford a lawyer of your own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276443915159626937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-17541903137768527442013-05-22T20:13:40.960-04:002013-05-22T20:13:40.960-04:00Thank you for your comment and I'm glad that t...Thank you for your comment and I'm glad that this article resonated for you. Step-parenting a child with disabilities is a very difficult and unique position to be in and certainly is not a topic that people talk about much at all. Silken Laumann spoke again at Holland Bloorview in Toronto recently - here's the link to that article/report: http://bloom-parentingkidswithdisabilities.blogspot.ca/2013/05/lack-of-help-for-adult-children-prompts.htmlThe Caregivers' Living Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920119448415733545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-43462870839596673682013-05-22T18:37:42.572-04:002013-05-22T18:37:42.572-04:00Wow I feel the same exact way about my step daught...Wow I feel the same exact way about my step daughter! This article really helped me understand a little more. I am the sane way with punishments I can't do the same effective things that I do with my son because she just doesn't understand. Like you said in this I feel sometimes like she is just a really rude, misbehaved, spoiled child given a label and its really hard to wrap your head around especially not having the bond of biological parent.Saelors_Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02493857597714962383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-25433536369649626302013-02-05T18:29:27.018-05:002013-02-05T18:29:27.018-05:00I am so sorry that you are having what sounds like...I am so sorry that you are having what sounds like a terribly frustrating and sad time in your family. I hope that the doctors and therapists can help over time. I know it must seem impossible, but the words that come into my mind are from the Roman statesman, Cicero who said, "If you want to influence me, you must know my thoughts, feel my feelings and speak my words" (perhaps not it exactly, but close enough). Anyway, the sentiment is that you must get inside someone's head if you want to influence their thoughts and behavior. I can't imagine how that will be possible with so much of your life feeling like a battleground. But maybe with time ... and help from a loving and clever team of extended family and professionals. I wish you all the very best for a happy ending to this difficult time.The Caregivers' Living Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920119448415733545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-58478046037596803982013-02-05T17:28:24.936-05:002013-02-05T17:28:24.936-05:00I am a new step parent to a 10 year old with high ...I am a new step parent to a 10 year old with high functioning autism and I struggle terribly with it. She is so rude, disrespectful and mean. We are working with therapists and doctors to get help for her and for our family. She consumes our family life and at the time we are very disfunctional and not happy. I cannot rap my head around this disease, she just seems like a mean kid that was givin a label so it is ok to treat people badly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-24085398606580091872013-01-28T01:07:11.676-05:002013-01-28T01:07:11.676-05:00It is always appreciable to give support to childr...It is always appreciable to give support to children with autism. The children with autism should be treated as same as the the normal children are. Even I have also worked for these children for around 5 years.Autism Irelandhttp://cluas.ie/children/autism/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-1660236544218561602012-12-11T14:33:40.248-05:002012-12-11T14:33:40.248-05:00I don't know. I keep a close eye on the disco...I don't know. I keep a close eye on the discourse of parenting children with special needs generally though, and the issue of step-parenting rarely comes up. It's a gap in information and support, I believe.The Caregivers' Living Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920119448415733545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1489173439865061632.post-67479095756510160732012-12-11T14:25:22.789-05:002012-12-11T14:25:22.789-05:00I suppose they've already included this in a s...I suppose they've already included this in a standard <a href="http://www.hunterbusinessschool.edu/programs-offered/medical-assistant/" rel="nofollow">medical assistant training program</a> course outline, due to its significance in contemporary society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com