Adoption for an Emancipated Minor?

Question

A very close friend of mine (15) was legally emancipated in the U.S. about a year ago because she became pregnant and her birth parents didn't approve.

Anyway, she moved to France a few months ago and she has become really close with her married neighbors. They are really wanting to adopt her/have custody of her.

Can you legally adopt an emancipated minor in a foreign country?

Answer 1

An emancipated minor's parents have no say in it. They have terminated their parental rights. The french laws would apply from this point out.

Answer 2

that so wonderful!

french law is what would apply

They have inheritance laws too that we don't have.

If she consents to the adoption she may have citizenship issues.