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What are the Benefits of Adult Adoption?

Adult adoption may sound strange, but it is or all intents and purposes a valid legal process. Someone may want to adopt a woman who 32. A person may have been reunited with their birth mother and want to make her their legal mother.

Although it may seem unusual, adult adoption is both legal and feasible. In many instances, your new, grownup family member must be a legal adult and voluntarily agree to the adoption.

Reasons to Adopt an Adult

Adoption is the same legal technique whether the person is a child or an adult. The court docket issues a new birth certificate for the adopted person, and any existing legal relationships with biological or custodial parents are severed. The adopted person can change his or her name, called a surname exchange, and all adoption information will be sealed.

One reason for adult adoption is to formalize an existing parent/child relationship. For example, parents can adopt a now grownup foster child or stepchild. Adult adoption is an alternative for a biological father and mother who find their birth relatives and desire to be officially acknowledged, or for fathers who find children they did not know they had.

Also, adult adoptions are a way to offer perpetual care for an adult who has a dwindled ability or incapacity. Such adult adoptions can be commitment to a mentally disabled or challenged person, or a person who is bodily disabled. Through the adoption system, one adult can be the accountable party and choice maker for any other person’s care.

Permission for Adoption

When an adult is adopted, generally the simplest consent required is that of the adoptee. Considering they are legally an adult, they are capable of consent to their very own adoption. However, when a minor is adopted, the consent of their biological mother and father is needed if parental rights have not been terminated.

A judge still makes the last ruling on if the adoption can be finalized and legal. The judge will likely ask a few vital questions during the hearing to recognize the reasons for the adoption and to make sure it is in everybody’s best interest to grant the petition. In some situations, the consent of the spouse of the adopter must also be obtained. The rules for consent are primarily based on a state’s guidelines.

Potential Roadblocks to Adoption

A few states require a specific age difference between the adoptive parent and the adopted child. Other reasons for rejection of an adoption consist of so-called sure crook offenses; an attempt to legalize a romantic relationship between the adoptive parent and adoptee; and failure to obtain spousal consent for the adoption, which is a requirement if either party is married.

Media Family Law Attorneys at the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello Help Families with Adult Adoption

Adult adoption can be filled with several legal nuances and jargon that you may need help navigating. The Media family law attorneys at the Law Office of Deborah M. Truscello can assist you with your adult adoption. We will be with you, helping you through every step of the entire process. Learn more at a free consultation by filling out an online registration form or calling (610) 892-4940. Our office is in Media, Pennsylvania. We represent clients in Media, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Lancaster, Montgomery County, Norristown, Philadelphia, Reading, West Chester, and throughout Pennsylvania.

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Why Clients Choose Deborah

Heather A
2023-03-01
I have known Deb for years now and it all started in 2009 when I got hurt and needed legal help with my workers comp. I randomly chose Deb because of the things I read on her website and I liked that she had a take charge attitude about just about everything. She out-lawyered someone and got me more in a settlement for that and then also worked with me on another case and won that one as well for me. If you get to know Deb and her personal story, you will get to know an amazing single mom who has had her own struggles and has come out so much stronger. She will fight for you if you do your part as a client and follow her guidance. I have now used two women lawyers in Media and three men and I actually found the two women far more effective and both won my cases that the men lost. Without Deb and my other lawyer winning the cases for me that they did - I could have found myself disabled for good with no money to pay for the life I live because I can’t work now. I credit my ability to be able to eat and have transportation and all. I couldn’t be more grateful for their hard work they did for me. Deb has won two of my cases and I would absolutely refer others to her for the same kinds of cases and I would use her again if I ever needed her help again!
Daveen Carpenter
2019-10-08
Deborah's team went above and beyond to get my case settled quickly. I am forever grateful
Rebecca Porter
2019-09-24
If you ever need a worker’s compensation attorney, I highly suggest using Deborah Truscello. I had a work accident injury and was referred to Deborah. She was with me every step of the way, with this long-drawn-out process. She was there any time I had questions or needed advice on my rehabilitation. Now my case is settled. I am very happy how things turned out and I owe it all to her. I can't thank her enough. I will use her again if I ever need too.
Jackson Jones
2019-09-01
Deborah is an excellent lawyer. She was professional, knowledgeable, and made me and my case feel important. She was always accessible and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend Debbie to anyone injured at work and in need of legal services.
K M
2019-05-18
I am a client of Deborah Truscello and also a woman of color. Deborah Truscello is not a bigot nor is she a racist. I hired Ms. Truscello back in 2016 for a very nasty custody case against a crazy man who has a history of dragging all his children through the court system. Ms. Truscello has been nothing but professional and well organized. She is very reliable and always available. I could contact her any time of the day or night and she is always responsive to my text messages, calls, and emails. If you are considering hiring her as your attorney I highly recommend you schedule a consultation and see for yourself you will not be disappointed.
Andrew Kriegh
2018-08-17
Amazing law firm, they have helped me so much and enlightened me to the options I have, and to the right doctors who are still treating my issues... Very professional and very great people glad to have her in my team!!
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