Michigan Stepparent Adoption Requirements are the legal rules and regulations that must be met in order for a stepparent to adopt their stepchild in the state of Michigan. There are two types of Michigan stepparent adoptions: Consent Adoption and Joint Petition Adoption. For Consent Adoption, the biological parent must give their written consent to the adoption, or the court must terminate the parental rights of the non-consenting biological parent. The non-consenting biological parent must be served with notice of the adoption proceedings. For Joint Petition Adoption, both the stepparent and the biological parent must file a joint petition for adoption, and the non-consenting biological parent's rights must be terminated by the court. The non-consenting biological parent must also be served with notice of the adoption proceedings. Both types of Michigan Stepparent Adoption Requirements also require a home study to be conducted by a licensed social worker. The social worker must evaluate the family dynamic and provide a favorable report to the court in order for the adoption to be approved. In addition, the adoptive parents must also attend an adoption hearing in front of a judge. At the hearing, the judge will review the home study and any other relevant documents before granting the adoption.