Legal Question in Family Law in California

adult adoption

I live in NZ but my niece is studying in Fiji at present. She is 20 years old and wants me and my husband of one year to adopt her. We are both in our 50s and we want to please her. Her mother died when she was 2years old. raised by her grandmother with my financial help. regards

donna


Asked on 4/15/08, 6:27 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: adult adoption

What is your country of citizenship, and is that the same country you are attempting to get your niece citizenship? Or in the alternative, are you simply trying to adopt her and you have the same citizenship?

JDH

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Answered on 4/15/08, 9:02 am
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: adult adoption

you can adopt her but you would not be able to sponsor her for permanent residency in the USA.

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Answered on 4/15/08, 10:38 am
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: adult adoption

what's the purpose?

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Answered on 4/15/08, 1:42 pm
Simon Laurent LaurentLaw Barristers & Solicitors

Re: adult adoption

Under New Zealand law you cannot adopt someone 20 years old or over.

You may wish to discuss options for bringing her to live in New Zealand. Our firm specialises in Immigraiton law and we may be able to help.

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Answered on 4/15/08, 5:46 pm


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