Can my friend adopt me as a sibling?

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Since you are 18 years old, your friend need to file an Original Petition for Adoption of an Adult. Keep in mind that this is not the same as being sisters; rather, your friend will legally become your parent, and you will no longer be able to inherit from or through your biological parents. Talk to an attorney about adult adoption.

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Rachael Aminu ·
Since you are 18 years old, your friend need to file an Original Petition for Adoption of an Adult. Keep in mind that this is not the same as being sisters; rather, your friend will legally become your parent, and you will no longer be able to inherit from or through your biological parents. Talk to an attorney about adult adoption.
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Thomas Baker ·
If your friend adopts you you will be your friend's child. A court may have problems with that relationship, but you should talk to family law counsel in person about what is going on. Basically what you are describing is an adult adoption of another adult person.
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