Originally Posted by
ScottGem
He is an adult and doesn't need permission from his family to live where he wants. Unless he is mentally handicapped to the point where he can't make decisions for himself and his mother has been appointed guardian, then there is no need for you to adopt him. If he wants to move in with you there is nothing to stop him.
PART VII ADOPTION
146. Adoption of child
Adoption of adult, etc.
(3) The court may make an order for the adoption of,
(a) a person eighteen years of age or more; or
(b) a child who is sixteen years of age or more and has withdrawn from parental control,
On another person's application. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 146 (1-3).
Who may apply
(4) An application under this section may only be made,
(a) by one individual;
(b) jointly, by two individuals who are spouses of one another; or
(c) by any other individuals that the court may allow, having regard to the best interests of the child. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 146 (4); 1999, c. 6, s. 6.
Residency requirement
(5) The court shall not make an order under this section for the adoption of, or on the application of, a person who is not a resident of Ontario. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 146 (5).
Participation of adult, etc.
(4) Where an application is made for an order for the adoption of a person under subsection 146 (3), the court
Shall consider the person's views and wishes and, on request, hear the person. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.11, s. 152 (2-4).
Change of name
153. (1) Where the court makes an order under section 146, the court may, at the request of the applicant or applicants and, where the person adopted is twelve years of age or more, with the person's written consent,
(a) change the person's surname to a surname that the person could have been given if he or she had been born to the applicant or applicants; and
(b) change the person's given name.