How do I go about adopting an adult?
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How do I go about adopting an adult?
In TX.
Asked on November 12, 2011 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
The procedures for adult adoptions are actually much simpler than child adoptions. Child adoptions tend to be more complicated because they involve the termination of other parental rights, policy interests for the protection of the child, and the completion of a social study. Adult adoptions mainly require the consent of both the petitioner (the person who wants to become the parent) and the adult child. If the petitioner is married, then the spouse of the petitioner must also consent to the adoption. Like a child adoption, an adult adoption begins with the filing of a petition. A short hearing will be held by the court to approve the adoption. Generally, the adult "parent to be" and the adult child are required to attend. However, this requirement can be waived by the court. Once the court approves the adoption, then a final order will be entered. The final order is prepared by the petitioner or the attorney for the petitioner. Once approved, the adoption gives the adult adopted child all of the rights of any biological children.
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