Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Is there a legal way to adopt someone as a sister?

A very good friend of mine is like a sister to me- so much, in fact, that we refer to one another as sisters. Our bond is well beyond just friendship, and a few months back I jokingly remarked that if there was a way to legally make us sisters, i'd do it in a heartbeat.

She responded enthusiastically, and I bagan to wonder- was there a way? I'll be eighteen in less than two months, but she is barely fifteen [although extrordinarily intelligent and much more advanced than usual for her age] I do know that her parents are open to the idea of us becoming legal ''sisters'' if it were possible- so now I must know... Is it?

Thanks for your time.


Asked on 7/13/05, 5:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Is there a legal way to adopt someone as a sister?

The older one would have to have the parent(s) of the younger one adopt her.

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Answered on 7/13/05, 5:50 pm


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