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Originally Posted By Rachel
I am 39 years old and my Step-Dad who raised me has always wanted to adopt me. I never knew my Father and now he has passed away I feel like my Step Dad has always been my true Father. So, now I want my Dad to adopt me. What do I need to do for this process?
This is gonna be my Father's Day gift to my Dad.
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Originally Posted By Tamara
I am in a similar situation. I am 25 years old, the name of my father is not listed on my birth certificate, I don't even know who my sperm donor is, and my step father is the only father I have known. Where do I start? This would be his birthday present.
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PROCEDURE FOR ADULT ADOPTION
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(a) The prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee may file in the county in which either person resides a petition for approval of the adoption agreement.
(b) The petition for approval of the adoption agreement shall state all of the following:
(1) The length and nature of the relationship between the prospective adoptive parent and the proposed adoptee.
(2) The degree of kinship, if any.
(3) The reason the adoption is sought.
(4) A statement as to why the adoption would be in the best interest of the prospective adoptive parent, the proposed adoptee, and the public.
(5) The names and addresses of any living birth parents or adult children of the proposed adoptee.
(6) Whether the prospective adoptive parent or the prospective adoptive parent's spouse has previously adopted any other adult and, if so, the name of the adult, together with the date and place of the adoption.
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