October 1, 2021

Adult Adoption in Texas

At first glance, adult adoption seems like a foreign topic to most. Why would an adult want to be adopted? What are the benefits of adult adoption? How does an adult adoption work?

Like any Texas family law case, an adult adoption case begins with filing a petition. If you are an adult and reside in Texas, you can file a petition to adopt another adult. However, the adult that you seek to adopt must agree to the adoption. This isn’t a situation like you would have in a Child Protective Services case where a child’s parents have their parental rights terminated and that child is adopted to buy another adult without their consent. Even in those cases, a court will seek to ensure that a child is as comfortable as possible before approving the adoption. However, in an adult adoption, the adult you are seeking to adopt must approve of the adoption, and therefore, the adoption will be voluntary.

Adult Adoption

What happens in an adult adoption?

As part of the adoption process, you and your spouse and the adult you seek to adopt must go to court for a hearing. This hearing will provide evidence and information to the judge to meet a certain burden that must be shown to have the adoption approved. In the adoption case, you would be seeking to make this adult your son or daughter. Your adopted child would have the right to inherit money from you or collect benefits of other sorts. That adult would no longer have any right to receive an inheritance from their biological parents.

From my experience, adoption cases are some of the most positive and uplifting family law cases. If you have ever been inside of a courtroom during an adoption hearing, then you’ll know what I’m talking about. The final hearing to close out the adoption of a child brings about so many positive emotions and is truly one of the better days in the family courts. Seeing a child walk out of a courtroom but their family is a heartening experience, and a real pick me up for everyone present. Even the judges seem to get a kick out of adoption cases to understand their importance on our community.

Call The Fetty Firm, P.C. today to schedule a consultation for an adult adoption.

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