flat fee: a set amount of money upfront thatâs yours to keep. The amount does not change no matter how well the book sells. For example, if your flat fee is $10,000, the amount remains the same no matter if the book sells 10 copies or 10 million. royalties: a small amount paid to you for every book sold.
Step-parents do not have the legal right to consent to medical treatment for their step-children. However, this is not always practical. For instance, you may be the primary caregiver for your step-children while your spouse is at work, and are responsible for bringing them to doctor's appointments.
After a Step Parent Adoption is Finalized. Upon the finalization of the step parent adoption, the step parent becomes a legal parent of the child, with all the rights and responsibilities that entails. If the biological parent should pass away, custody would pass automatically to the adoptive step parent.