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