Adopting a child can be a long process, not to mention a stressful one. Fortunately, a good adoption attorney can help make the process a little easier on everyone involved.
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 stepparent, 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.
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