Legal Question in Family Law in Idaho

Re: Adult Adoption

Adoptions are set forth in Idaho Code (I.C.) sections 16-1501 thru 16-1521 generally. 1. I.C. section 16-1501 allows adoption of adult if 2 things are true (1) the resident adult must have maintained a parental relationship with the child while she was a juvenile, i.e. prior to age 18 for a period of one year prior to her becoming an adult; (2) The court must find by interrogation of the adult that a substantial family relationship was created during the one year period prior to age 18;

I.C. sect 16-1502 requires that the adult be at least 15 years older than the child/adoptee except if he is married to your mother or if the adopting adult proves a substantial family relationship with you to the court.

I.C. sect 16-1503 requires that if the adopting adult is married both he and his wife must consent to the adoption.

I.C. sect 16-1504 is fairly complicated as to who must consent so you might want to review that one yourself.

I.C. sect 16-2005 requires that your real father's parental rights be terminated prior to a new father being given parental rights.

As you can see, this can be a complicated process and I cannot further describe all the requirements herein. Please contact me at 208-345-3817 to make an appointment for a free one-half hour consultation for further information.