2007-01-31 22:39:49 · 5 answers · asked by Ali A 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes, there is a custom to take in adult members of your family when their spouses pass away or they get disabled through disease or accident.
some people take in homeless people and support them as long as they are needed.
my wife and I support her brother and his wife and six children
not everyone is blessed with having the means of supporting themselves
don't make fun of poor people
2007-01-31 22:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is prohibited by some states.
What are some of the reasons for an adult adoption?
A former foster child who after growing close to the foster family and not being legally available for adoption as a child, may be adopted as an adult if he/she so wishes.
A step-child who has grown fond of his/her step-parent may be adopted as an adult by the step-parent.
An adult adoptee after finding his/her birth family may choose to be adopted by his/her family of origin.
A way to create legal inheritance rights within a relationship.
2007-01-31 22:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by birdwatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, their are no legal boundaries pertaining to age where adoption is concerned. As long as the parties agree to this, nothing bars them from doing so.
A former brother in law adopted his 3 adult step-children and they had a huge celebration when that took place. It was kinda neat.
2007-01-31 23:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by michael_trussell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible to do that. Adoption fills certain legal stuff that may pertain to inheritance, the estate, titles, etc.
In China, couples who did not have a son may sometimes adopt a grown man just to fill in the tradition of needing a male heir to the name.
2007-02-01 00:08:10 · answer #4 · answered by Benvenuto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup
2007-01-31 22:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by sir_blunted 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋