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Can a 30 yr old be adopted?

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I have a girl friend who is 30 years old. When she was born her parents left her in an orphanage but nobody adopted her and when she reached 18 yrs old she had to leave the orphanage and continue with her life. I am from Bulgaria (Europe). She met this American family in church who wants to adopt her now. Do you think that this will be possible?

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  1. I work for the Division of Children and Family Services in Georgia and a 30 year old can be legally adopted.


  2. prob not shes ovr 18

  3. There would be no point in going through all of the legalities.  

    BETTER IDEA:    Have a private and religious adoption ceremoney.  Invite all of their friends and extended family to witness it.  The ceremony could be very similair to a wedding.  It would be very sweet.  Throw a big party afterwards to celebrate.

  4. Yes! it's never too late to find a family. I think it's cute that someone who was waiting so long has finally come to the end of the search. Never too late for love.

  5. Yes people do this all the time. I think it is a great idea! How wonderful for her to have found a family! If you are in America you just go down to the court house and they can let you know what papers need to be filled out and what steps need to be taken. Tell your girl friend Good Luck and Congratulation!

  6. im not sure you should check with officials and if you cant just throw an adoption party

  7. I dont think so....

  8. No. I don't think so.

  9. Why not just change her last name to the family's name. This is a question for the courts.

  10. never to old to be adopted. she can change her name or just keep the one she has.

  11. Yes, she can be adopted!  It varies by the state and if their state doesn't allow it (I think there are 5), they can temporarily become residents of another state and complete the adoption and move back.   They just need to go to the courthouse to find out what is needed. Since she does live in another country, there will be citizenship issues, so you will need a lawyer to figure that out.

    The girl friend would gain all the benefits that an adult natural child would get including rights to inherit, have medical decisions made for them. Any children she has after she is adopted are her adoptive parents grandchildren, legally as well.  

    That is so wonderful!!

  12. I am 20 years and was just adopted as long as your friend wants these people to be her parents she can have them adopt her. Age does not matter.

  13. Yes, I think a 30 year old can be adopted, just go see a lawyer who specializes in adoptions. When your friend will be adopted she will become a heir of the family who adopted her.  How kind of this family to be willing to adopt an adult.

  14. She could legally be adopted and change her name.  There is no real benefit at her age.

  15. Too old.

  16. You're never too old to have a real family. That's great for her that she found some people who love her.

  17. if thats what they all want,and it is possible to do,then go for it!.you are never too old to belong to a family!.

  18. When you reach the age of 18 you are an adult.  No longer a child, no longer possilbe for her to be adopted.  Good luck though. :)

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