The Adoption process in California are governed by the California Family Code.
Any adult may adopt any minor who is at least 10 years younger than them (unless the adoptive parent is a step-parent, sibling, aunt, uncle or first cousin). If the minor is at least 12 years old, the minor’s consent must be obtained for the adoption process.
There are several channels through which one may adopt...
by Flora Garcia-Sepulveda