is it legal to adopt over 18 children and what are the procedures?
355788
Technically, there are no children over 18. At 18, you legally become an adult. So, no. You cannot legally adopt an adult. You can certainly decide to consider another adult part of your family and help him or her as you see fit.
267296
well, if your child is over 18, the best way is to just post something on one of those sites where you just look for people. The adoption agency should have told you when you put the child up for adoption whether or not you had the right to contact him/her until they were 18. You can go to the agency and ask too.
1016365
Georgia law provides that any adult person 25 years of age or older, or an adult couple married and living together, may adopt a child who is more than ten years younger than both adoptive parents.  Each adoptive parent must be a resident of the state of Georgia and must prove he or she is financially, mentally, and physically able to have permanent custody of a child.\n\nFor adoptions of a international child, the country of origin often has restrictions for the adoption.  The restrictions can involve your marital status, sexual orientation, number of children currently in your household, MAXIMUM age, etc.  Usually there isn't a specific minimum age.\n\nIf you are serious about adoption, you should contact a local adoption agency who can best answer to your specific situation.
29708
There is something like a national birth parent registry I think.  You can probably contact ANY adoption agency for more information.
1174106
have  you tried going through the adoption disclosure agency and registering with them.    I'm not sure where you live, but i contacted the one in toronto, On, and they found my birth mother but she didn't want to see me and i haven't seen her in 45 years.  My e-mail address is devon_46@hotmail.com if you need more information about the agency and live in or near the toronto area
609783
Here is a link to search statutes by state for issues related to child adoption. Results will provide summaries of State statutes (and full text of laws, in some cases).\nhttp://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/legal/statutes/search/index.cfm\n\nHope this helps. Best wishes and God bless
931178
I don't know about without permision but I know that childeren under 6 migrate often.  you may find this link useful though http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1996/1996027.htm
1001785
First of all, you have to be 25 to adopt in Africa. Sounds like you're only 19 (by the question you asked last time).\n\nDo a Google search -- you'll find all the answers you need on this topic all over the web.
89967
Looking for a date?  lol\nI'm just messing with you.  Call child services and they can help you.  You might want to foster a teenager instead of adopt.
181339
of course. i would like to adopt some day anyway. why bring a new kid into the world, when there are so many out there who need families?\nand besides, no worries of getting pregnant, so, thats always a plus
736685
we need more information - where was she adopted from do you know the adoption agency what country what age would she be now - add this information into your question please
1142543
I want to adopt an older child but dont have the money. Do you think there are grants for that kind of thing? As for other solutions, send the baby to a relative or let a friend adopt the baby.
424638
Here’s a link  to search resources\n\nhttp://www.adopteerights.org/search/internetresources.htm\n\nbest wishes and God bless
281832
I know a girl who has to female parents through adoption. The only bad thing about it is that she gets teased alot at school because of it. I would have to say it depends where you live. Make sure you do it in a town that is open to the idea.
455829
I'm 53 years old and am adopted. I was told when I was young and feel that it is best to tell the child when they are young because if they find out when they get older, it can be very traumatic for them to accept.
1002206
1 Get yourself a adoption lawyer and tell him everything and take it from there. God bless you for looking out for the little man
415052
The Aunt can adopt the 17 year if the adoption is not contested.  She would need to get a lawyer to do all the paper work.  If the adoption is contested she an still adopt him on his 18th birthday