Adopting an Adult Step-Child

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Laurie - 27 Oct 2005 21:57 GMT

My 21 year old daughter is considering being legally adopted by her
step-father (my husband). Would anyone care to comment on the ramifications
of adoption in a situation like this? She is contingent beneficiary on his
insurance plans, heir to his estate, etc. so there doesn't seem to be a
pressing legal reason...or is there something I'm missing?

Her reasoning is emotional; her bio father is an abusive person and after
years of trying and hoping for a change in his nature she has given up.
This would be for symbolic rather than legal reasons.

Thanks for input.

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Judy - 30 Oct 2005 02:06 GMT

> My 21 year old daughter is considering being legally adopted by her
> step-father (my husband). Would anyone care to comment on the
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> Thanks for input.

I think it's a great idea and can't think of any ramifications. I have to
imagine that doing so would be good for her well being and your husbands as
well. :c)

http://adoption.about.com/od/typesofadoption/a/adultadopt.htm

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Adopting an Adult Step-Child