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The document is a petition for adult adoption filed in the District Court of North Carolina. It outlines the necessary information and requirements for petitioning parents seeking to adopt an adult, including details about residency, relationship to the adoptee, and personal information about both the petitioners and the adoptee. The petition requests the court to establish a parent-child relationship and potentially change the adoptee's name.

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Can a child be adopted without the fathers consent in North Carolina?

Yes. When six months from the date of conception has passed, the birth mother, an adoption agency acting on her behalf or the adoptive parents she has chosen may file a request with the county clerk to determine whether the birth fathers consent is required for adoption.

How can my husband adopt my daughter in NC?

In North Carolina, a stepparent adoption may occur after the biological parent and the stepparent wishing to adopt have been married six months or longer. The other biological parent, known as the ``noncustodial parent, must consent to his/her parental rights being terminated for the adoption to occur.

Can someone adopt me if Im an adult?

No. That person is legally an adult and cannot be adopted. There are other legal avenues, however.

What are the rules for adoption in NC?

In North Carolina a single person or married couple can be an adoptive family. You must be 18-years-old to adopt and 21-years-old to foster. You do not have to own a home or have a certain amount of income to be a foster or adoptive parent.

What age can a child be adopted without the fathers consent?

This option is to wait until the child is 18 years old and then commence proceedings for an Adult Adoption. This is an option because adult adoptions do not require the consent of the biological father. They focus on the consent of the legally adult child who is being adopted.

Can a biological parent regain custody after adoption?

Once an adoption is finalized, the birth parents generally cannot reclaim their parental rights or take the child back. The legal process of adoption permanently transfers parental rights from the birth parents to the adoptive parents.

How much does it cost to adopt a stepchild in NC?

Because each stepparent adoption is unique, how much you will need to pay for a stepparent adoption will vary depending on your personal requirements. In general, a stepparent adoption cost in North Carolina is usually in the range of $2,000-$3,000.

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