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It all depends on what is his status.For example-if the NBF was married to the mother before a child was born he is presumed to be the father and there is no need to adopt the child. In the other hand if there is a bio-father it is required to ask him to relinquish his rights.

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Yes, there are step parents who adopt their partners child but first the biological father have to give up his parental rights to the child or they have to be taken away by the court. Then you can apply for adoption.

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