Legal Question in Family Law in California

Is it possible to adopt an adult?

My husband and I were guardians for Angela for 13 years. Her mother would not let us adopt and was in prison most of Angela's wife. Angela is now 23 and has a child. My husband is dying and Angela wants us to adopt her legally before he dies and we desperately want to adopt her. Is it possible for us to adopt Angela without her biological mother's permission now that she is an adult. This is very, very important to us. Thank you.


Asked on 9/15/01, 11:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John A. Giffen Law Offices of John A. Giffen

Re: Is it possible to adopt an adult?

It is very easy to adopt an adult child. No parental permission is required. I can prepare all of the paperwork to help you no matter what county you are in. Should take only 30-60 days to finalize.

Call me at 1 800-955-9504 or email [email protected]

John A. Giffen

Adoption Attorney

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Answered on 10/26/01, 10:54 am
Michael Burt Diamond, Burt, & Akhkashian

Re: Is it possible to adopt an adult?

Yes you can adopt an adult child. It is a very easy process. I would be happy to help.

Michael Burt

(213) 384-2220

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Answered on 10/26/01, 3:27 pm


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