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I disagree totally. In most cases of step parent adoption it is because the bio parent has not taken any care or responsibility for their child. If a step parent loves that child then they are the "REAL" father. I'm sorry to hear about your story (because there are exceptions to every "rule" as they say) however in 99.9% of the cases stepparent adoption is a WONDERFUL thing. And if you have a good relationship with your dad why do you care what "the law" says. You are an adult and no one can tell you that you can't have a relationship with this man. What benifits would you have that you don't just by being "legally" his daughter again. He didn't want you when you were young! Try to remember that when you say awful things about how we as parents may ruin our kids lives. Is you life ruined???