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    Apr 2, 2011, 05:50 PM
    Adopt
    Can you adopt someone that is over the age of 18
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    Apr 2, 2011, 06:01 PM

    First I would ask why?

    And second I would ask where, since the laws vary greatly on this
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    Apr 3, 2011, 03:21 AM
    USA-Generally-yes. Some states have restrictions on this matter, i.e. an adult adoption is allowed if the adult child was a foster child or disabled...
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    Apr 3, 2011, 12:12 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by yesican03 View Post
    can you adopt someone that is over the age of 18
    In most places, yes. Where are you?
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