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It depends what state, province, or country you live in.
In states such as California, NY, Alaska, Florida, Illinois, and Nevada, adult adoption is readily available with few restrictions. This also applies to Canadian provinces such as Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan.
In other places, restrictions apply. Example: in Alabama you may only adopt an adult if he/she is "totally and permanently disabled" or "determined to be mentally retarded." In British Columbia, an adult can be adopted if they were financially supported by the potential adopter while a minor.
In other states and provinces, the court has ruled it cannot be done.
Adult adoption is a legal process that has historical roots in Roman times, and was frequently used throughout the last 2000 years to establish legal inheritance rights between adults. It precedes laws that deal with the legal adoption of infants (mainly instituted under child welfare laws dating to the mid 19th century).
Besides inheritance rights, former foster parents may want to adopt the adult they fostered as a child, and natural parents may want to "adopt-back" the adult son or daughter they surrendered to adoption as an infant, especially if the surrender involved fraud or coercion.
Persons who are developmentally disabled are also eligible to have a court appointed guardian or Guardian Ad Litem, if it is necessary.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo. UK law currently states that once a person reaches the age of 18, they cannot be adopted. However, I believe there is nothing to prevent that person from changing their name to your own, but that's about a close as I think you can get. Suggest you contact a UK lawyer for a better aswer. The alternative is that you and the potential adoptee, MIGHT be able to find Another Country, to perform a "non-residential" adoption--whereas say, if you went to the USA, or a non-UK governed nation, and had legal proceedings done there-but you would BOTH have to be non-residents of that nation...again, strongly advise you contact a lawyer specilaizing in international law and/or adoption laws. I am of course, assuming you have the funds to do this, if you are willing to adopt someone.
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∙ 11y agoNo, adoption an adult is not legal in the UK. You can however take any last name you want so maybe that can be a step to feel closer.
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∙ 14y agoWell no. I do not know about UK but in most places you are officialy an adult when you turn 18. So 21 would be a legal age to live alone or without a parent or guardian.
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∙ 9y agoNo they can not.
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Can you adopt someone older than you?
The answer varies based on location. In some places it may be allowed, but not in others. You would need to check the laws in your area. It IS possible to adopt an adult... but in order to adopt someone you must be over a certain age. (usually 25)
How do you get married on Facebook to someone?
You can't. Marriage is a legally-binding event which requires you to sign legal documentation. This is not possible over the internet.
Can you adopt someone over 30?
Yes if you want but only if they are good
Can your friend just give you her baby after birth?
no she has to be over 18 to legally adopt it because she didnt give birth to the baby.
How old must you be to date someone over the age of 20?
You have to be 18 to date someone over 20 legally.
Your daughter was born into your marriage yet your husband is not the biolgical father Does he legally have any rights and how can the biological father establish his rights?
Your husband has no rights over the child because he did not help in the creation of the child, but he can legally adopt her.
What if you sign your rights back over to a child that is not biologically yours?
I hope your lawyer explained to you what you were doing. In this state, you can not legally disinherit a child you once adopted. What else you mean I have no idea. You might mean you are letting someone else adopt the child. That is probably acceptable.
If you are seventeen can you get married to someone that is eighteen?
Not legally. Each partner must be over eighteen.
How do you go about turning over your parental rights to your ex-wife and her new husband?
You should consult with an attorney. Your ex-wife's new husband would need to agree to legally adopt the children and take on the responsibility of financial support.You should consult with an attorney. Your ex-wife's new husband would need to agree to legally adopt the children and take on the responsibility of financial support.You should consult with an attorney. Your ex-wife's new husband would need to agree to legally adopt the children and take on the responsibility of financial support.You should consult with an attorney. Your ex-wife's new husband would need to agree to legally adopt the children and take on the responsibility of financial support.
Is it possible to be heartbroken over someone you never even dated?
yes it is possible
Can someone give you a newborn baby without going to court basically can they just give the baby over to me with out legal process my sister wants me to have her unborn child?
No you have to have it legally done, otherwise she can come back anytime and claim the baby back and things are going to get messy. The baby will need you as a parent on the paper. Are you going to adopt her baby or fostercare? Call a adoption agency if you are going to adopt.
Can you adopt someone who is over the age of 18 in NJ?
The law states that the person being adopted must be a child. Therefore, no.
