A step-parent who wishes to explore adopting the child they live with should contact their local social work office|, their local Citizens Advice Bureau| or a solicitor to discuss this and the alternatives to it.
The British Agencies Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) also have information on this on their website| and have a useful leaflet explaining step-parent adoption and its alternatives. BAAF can also be contacted on 0131 220 4749.