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(Taken from the Adoption Glossary)
Adult Adoption: The adoption of a person over the age of majority (as defined in State law).

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Indiana State Law on Adult Adoption
State Law on Adult Adoption Indiana Summary: Adults may be adopted with consent of the person to be adopted. Most Relevant Indiana Statute: § 31-19-2-1 31-19-2-1. Adoption of adult; petition; venue; consent; investigation Sec. 1. (a) An individual who is at least eighteen (18)...
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Maryland State Law on Adult Adoption

State Law on Adult Adoption Maryland Summary: An adult may be adopted with consent. Most Relevant Maryland Statutes: Maryland Family Law Code Title 5, Subtitle 3 § 5-307 § 5-308 § 5-311 5-307. Who may be adopted or placed under guardianship. a. Adoption. Any individual, whether a...
Kansas State Law on Adult Adoption
State Law on Adult Adoption Kansas Summary: Adults may be adopted with consent of the person to be adopted and spouse of the petitioner (if married). Most Relevant Kansas Statute: § 59-2113 § 59-2138 - 59-2142 59-2113 . (type in statute number) Who may adopt. Any adult, or...
Nebraska State Law on Adult Adoption
State Law on Adult Adoption Nebraska Summary: An adult may be adopted, with consent, relinquishment, or other attending circumstances. Most Relevant Nebraska Statutes: § 43-101 § 43-104 43-101 . Children eligible for adoption. (1) Except as otherwise provided in the Nebraska...

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"Adult Adoption" in the Adoption Blogs

State Information On Adopting An Adult
August 4, 2006, 3:25 pm
Here is a link for a site on About.com that has a listing of the state laws, and regulations on adult adoption. Many in the forums on Adoption.com have asked about adopting their adult stepchild, so I thought I would provide a resource for those who are looking for more information on the...
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"Adult Adoption" in the Adoption Forums

My Story. I could use some support.
March 26, 2013, 3:15 pm
I realized, today, that it would be a great idea to find some kind of online adoption support group, and this seems like the perfect place for that. So thank you for whatever support or advice that you may give in the future. Without further ado, this is my story: I’ve been married to my wife...

"Adult Adoption" on Adoption.com

Adult Adoption Laws
U.S. State laws relating to adult adoption: the adoption of one adult by another adult
Adopting an Adult - Article, Biological, Birth, Care, Child ...
adult adoption n. The adoption of a person over the age of majority (as defined in State law). Adult adoption was quite a common occurrence during the ancient/classical periods to carry on a dynasty, occupation, or family name; to care for a parent in old age; or to protect property rights.
Adult Adoption - Adoption - Adoption.org
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Adult Adoption: What is an adult adoption? ... ADULT ADOPTOIN . Many people are not aware that an adult may be adopted by another adult.
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