I am a single person and a friend asked if I would adopt her baby! Would it be possible for me to adopt it?

Question

My friend already has 3 kids and it is hard for her to take care of them and now she is about to have another. she want some one she know to adopt the baby. I am single and I am 21 years old!

Answer 1

yes

Answer 2

I compleatly agree with Nimaeve, take her guidence and if you take this child try to look from it's point of veiw. What will he or she think of the decision you made for her (or him)?? But you should go for it babys are a HUGE commitment but they bring you endless joy...make sure you straiten it with your friend that YOU are the new mother of this child and she cant ever act like she is...but make sure you bothe go through this process togerther. Oh and dont get in fights with the real mother and dont move away from birthmother when the baby is a young child...baby will feel like she is ripped apart

Answer 3

I would give some thought about how the siblings would feel about the situation and explore alternatives which might avoid them being separated purely because of financial difficulties

Imagine how you might feel if your siblings were kept, but you were given away.  Think about it.  Honestly.  

I'm an adoptee (or an 'it' as you like to say)

Answer 4

This is a big step.  There are legal considerations including the rights of the baby's father.  He would also have to consent to having his rights terminated.   Are you ready to be a full time Mom?  Do you have job security that will let you afford the costs of parenthood -- pediatricians for the baby, clothing, food, furniture, etc, schooling from preschool to college -- for the next 18-22 years?  Do you have the support of your own parents and siblings?  

What happens if she changes her mind 5, 10 years down the road?  What happens if you both stop being friends?  

Those are considerations you will have to work out with a lawyer.   You should have your own lawyer who specializes in family law to represent your interests in this matter if this is what you really want to do.

Answer 5

Sure, if you want to.  Find an attorney that specializes in family law.  They can draw up the documents for you.  You both sign, they notarize, and it goes to the Judge.  She would have to relinquish all parental rights.  It's a lot easier said than done.  How does her husband or partner feel about it.  They would have to relinquish all parental rights also.  Good luck.