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When stepparents want to sever grandparent relationships through adoption

My son's ex-wife remarried and wants to adopt my grandson and cut off all contact with our family and I do not know if fighting it will hurt him more.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Legal proceedings that prioritize new family formation can eliminate grandchildren's connection to their biological heritage and support network.

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