2006-08-10 08:05:06 · 43 answers · asked by K-Lynn 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My mother didnt take care of me and I was removed at sixteeen. I have no contact with my family. I want to be able to call someone mom. I want someone to love me and will never leave me. I do take care of myself and have been since sixteen. It will just be nice to be able to call someone mom.
2006-08-10 08:11:32 · update #1
Not legally but it sounds like you need a family, I am here for ya all the way! chrissiewild79@yahoo.com and I also have msnger if you want to talk.
2006-08-10 08:09:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't listen to the nay sayers or 'you're too old' bunch here.
Yes, my mom adopted a 20 year old girl. She is my step-sister and my mom's husbands daughter from a previous marriage. There are just legal formalities and fees involved but nothing too strenuous. You will be legally considered as part of the family that adopted you, granting you full rights to inheritance and name if you wish. You'll need to talk to a lawyer about it.
Have a great day.
2006-08-10 08:10:09 · answer #2 · answered by Coo coo achoo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally the 19 year old is responsible for him/herself. However, in the case of second marriages I've heard of people legally changing their name to have the last name of their step-father.
I could also see where it might be helpful for the purpose of designating insurance beneficiaries and other legal issues.
It's an interesting question. I'd be curious to know more about the back story to the question.
2006-08-10 08:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by Tamborine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once someone turns 18 they are an adult. I suppose you can adopt a 19 year old, but you don't sign adoption papers like you would for a child because they are now responsible for themselves(at least legally)
2006-08-10 08:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by HappyCat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to be adopted but it is not very likely. you can be adopted until you are 21. you don't have to be officially adopted to have a loving mother/daughter type of relationship with someone. any older woman that you look up to, respect and love can be your mother.
I have an "adopted" aunt who was never really officially adopted into the family. actually she was already adopted when she came into our life. To me family is not just by blood but it's by heart.
2006-08-10 15:30:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to adopt a 19 year old just take them in.
2006-08-10 08:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. 19 year olds are legal adults in every state in the USA. Unless they are mentally deficient, but then why adopt a 19 year old anyway?????
2006-08-10 08:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on IF the 19 year old is a hot female or not.
2006-08-10 08:09:36 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. while you may not be able to do it legally, you can still act like the parent if they want it. Older children need a family too.
2006-08-10 08:08:48 · answer #9 · answered by Rae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you can't. Once you reach the age of 18 you're considered an adult.
2006-08-10 08:16:18 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋