Q: Can an intrafamily adoption be terminated if the stepparent divorces the biological parent?
Can a intrafamily adoption be reversed after 4 years if the parent wants to regain custody and now has the means to take care of the child?
A: No. Custody can change back and forth until a child reaches age 18. Adoption is a permanent measure.
A: No, adoptions are permanent and cannot be "undone", except possibly in cases of fraud or the adoption was defective in some way (ie. if the pleadings or procedure weren't correct).
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