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1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the step parent stanislaus document in the editor.
2. Begin by completing the 'Petition to Declare Minor Free from Parental Custody and Control' and 'Citation' forms. Ensure all information is typed or written clearly in blue or black ink.
3. Make two copies of your completed forms. The original should be 2-hole punched at the top and stapled at each corner before presenting it to the Probate clerk for filing.
4. Serve the biological parent with a copy of the Petition and Citation after filing. This must be done by someone over 18 who is not involved in the case.
5. Prepare for the Step Parent Adoption paperwork, which includes completing the 'Adoption Request', 'Adoption Agreement', and 'Adoption Order'. These do not need to be served on the biological parent.
6. File these forms with the Clerk, ensuring you have made two copies of each document as required.
7. Attend the hearing regarding termination of parental rights, where evidence will be presented if there are objections from the biological parent.

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