Legal Question in Family Law in California

Adult Adoption

Once a child reaches the age of 18, can a step-parent adopt them without the one of the Bio parent consent? I am married to the father of the child. The mother has not been in the childs life, but would never consent to the adoption. The child wants me to adopt her. She is currently 16 and a half.


Asked on 7/01/03, 1:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Adult Adoption

Once the child is legally an adult, he or she does not nbeed parental consent to an adoption.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.net

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Answered on 7/01/03, 2:58 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Adult Adoption

Yes, however, if the mother has not made contact with the child with in the last two years, she may have waived parental rights. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 7/01/03, 3:25 pm


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