Is there a age limit in Adoption?for example 10 years old?

Question

My friend told me her adoption papers is short in 2 years...i don't understand...

Her age is 17 years old.

Answer 1

no limit

you can adopt at 18

Answer 2

I have adopted multiple times and I do not understand either.

Answer 3

Generally a child can be adopted until they're 18.  We were pursuing an adoption of a 17 year old who was only a few months from 18.  We found out that in our state, it can be done until they're 19 as long as they're still wards of the state (haven't been emancipated by a judge).

I'm not totally understanding your question, but I hope that I've helped some.

Your friend should still be legally free to be adopted, at least until her 18th birthday and possibly even beyond.  Does she have a family who is pursuing adopting her?

Answer 4

i dont think u can adopt when your that young i think u have 2 be a lot older an i think u have 2 be married

Answer 5

There is no limit...i was adopted by my foster family at the age of 17..its a long process..

Answer 6

my dad adopted 3 girls that had been treated as my sisters for years but their biological dad objected to an adoption.  The oldest was 25, the middle 22, and the youngest 18 at their adoption.  They signed the papers to consent themselves.  all three were already married with kids when they did it.  No inheritance issues at all, they just wanted it to be formal that he was OUR dad, on paper.  they were also able to legally change their maiden names to mine.

Answer 7

If you have questions about your friend's adoption, she is the source of your answers.  We do not have the details, nor should we.

If you are asking in general if a child 17 years old can be adopted, of course they can.

Answer 8

My brother was 17 when my parents finally legally adopted him. I've even heard of people adopting grown people for the sake of inheritance.