Ohio Woman Adopts Late Ex-Wife’s Newborn to Keep Him Out of Foster Care
Christie Werts, a 48-year-old Ohio resident, made headlines when she adopted the infant son of her husband Wesley’s late ex-wife. Christie herself is no stranger to the foster care system and wanted to prevent the newborn, named Levi, from entering it.
Blended Family Welcomes Another Member
Christie married 45-year-old Wesley in 2018, combining their families which included Christie’s children, Megan (21) and Vance (15), and Wesley’s children, Austin (14) and Dakota (10). When they discovered that Wesley’s ex-wife had tragically passed away shortly after giving birth to Levi, Christie didn’t hesitate.
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