My wife and I live in Kentucky. What is the law on adopting our nephew who is 19 years old and is an orphan?
Full Question:
My wife and I live in Kentucky. We would like to adopt our nephew who is 19 years old and is an orphan. What is the law on adopting an adult?
01/16/2017 |
Category: Adoption |
State: Kentucky |
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Answer:
This is provided in KRS §405.390. It reads:
“An adult person over eighteen (18) years of age may be adopted in the same manner as provided by law for the adoption of a child and with the same legal effect, except that his consent alone to such adoption shall be required.”
