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I have raised my stepdaughter since she was 6. Her Mother hasn't seen or spoke to her in over 5 yrs., and prior to that very sporadically. She asked for her 18th bday for me to adopt her. Even though legally (she's an adult) it won't really matter, she wants me listed as her "Mother". Her Father and I have since had 2 boys she's very close to - I assumed this was a slam dunk - as an adult can't you claim anyone as your parent?! I read in a magazine a few yrs ago of a young man who chose this for the man who raised him, out of respect for him...
Her Bday is in 2 mos., she's leaving for college and I really want to make sure this is attainable before she leaves... Not just for me, but truly, because - she has requested this - and I want her to know, I want her just as bad (albeit, goofy, but legally)
And, of course, her "biological", wouldn't consent or we would have done this years ago... But, she has been informed, we'll be doing this now.
thxWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I have raised my stepdaughter since she was 6. Her Mother hasn't seen or spoke to her in over 5 yrs., and prior to that very sporadically. She asked for her 18th bday for me to adopt her. Even though legally (she's an adult) it won't really matter, she wants me listed as her "Mother". Her Father and I have since had 2 boys she's very close to - I assumed this was a slam dunk - as an adult can't you claim anyone as your parent?! I read in a magazine a few yrs ago of a young man who chose this for the man who raised him, out of respect for him...
Her Bday is in 2 mos., she's leaving for college and I really want to make sure this is attainable before she leaves... Not just for me, but truly, because - she has requested this - and I want her to know, I want her just as bad (albeit, goofy, but legally)
And, of course, her "biological", wouldn't consent or we would have done this years ago... But, she has been informed, we'll be doing this now.
thxWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?