Leah calmly explains the situation to her three daughters, who ask thoughtful questions as they process the news

“Teen Mom” star Leah Shirley has a big decision to make as she explores her future. The 16-year-old daughter of former couple Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley, who first appeared on “16 and Pregnant” in 2009, has expressed her desire to be adopted by her stepmom, Kristina Shirley.

The Next Chapter's Leah Shirley—the daughter of Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley—is 16 and wise beyond her years. On the March 13 episode, she shares why she wants her stepmom Kristina Shirley to adopt her.

The couple was surprised by the information they got from the attorney Gary Shirley wants to do what's best for his daughter. The Thursday, March 13 episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter saw the dutiful dad visiting an attorney's office to find out the legal options for having his wife,