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  • 01-27-2012, 06:05 AM
    youngparty2000
    Can I Adopt My Stepson at 18 Without His Mother's Permission
    My question involves guardianship in the State of: Oklahoma

    I want to adopt my step son. He will be turning 18, can I adopt him without his mother permission at that point?

    Plus he wants to live with his father (us) in December which would put him 3 months before turning 18. Can his mother that has sole custody stop him for doing this? If so we can wait till he turns 18.

    My understanding is I can adopt him after he turns 18 as long as he and his father (my spouse) agree.


    My sole purpose for wanting to adopt him is due to I am Indian and would like for him to be a citizen with my tribe and receive the same benefits that his other brothers and sisters are getting.

    Any help would be appreciated.......
    Thank You
  • 01-27-2012, 11:00 AM
    Disagreeable
    Re: Can I Adopt My Stepson at 18 Without His Mothers Permission
    Though you can adopt him at 18, you need to check with your tribe. I am willing to bet he is not entitled to tribal benefits absent Indian bloodlines.
  • 01-27-2012, 06:39 PM
    Xena
    Re: Can I Adopt My Stepson at 18 Without His Mothers Permission
    As soon as your step son is a legal adult you can adopt him without his mother's permission. You'll just do an adult adoption, which is much easier. Also as an adult, he can live anywhere he chooses.
  • 01-27-2012, 09:30 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Can I Adopt My Stepson at 18 Without His Mothers Permission
    The statute is in this thread.
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