My name is {Name} and I am writing to express my intent to formally adopt my stepchildren, {Name} and {Name}.
I have been married to the children's {mother/father}, {Name}, since {date}, and I have acted as a parent to them since {year}, when they were {ages}. I have been a hands-on parent and loved both children with all of my heart from the very beginning. They have expressed their wish to formally call me their {father/mother}, and I have every intention of making that legally binding.
I have included a statement of willingness to be adopted from {child(ren)} and the consent form from the children's biological {father/mother}. I look forward to hearing from you regarding the next steps.
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