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no. 18 is when you are an adult. If you really care about someone that is over the age of 18, you can help them financially or be there for them. I don't know if it's different for someone who is mentally challenged.

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14y ago

Anyone over 18 is no longer a child. You can adopt a person of any age as long as it is done legally with an attorney and approved by the courts. It may be a good way to avoid certain taxes or to be able to leave all your possessions to a person to avoid certain tax. Each state probably have their own rules about adoption.

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11y ago

If you and your spouse are looking to adopt your first child then the youngest of you can only be a maximum of 45 years older than the child. If you are adopting your second child then the youngest of you can only be 50 years older than the second child.

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Yes. A person over the age of 18 can legally be adopted for a variety of reasons including: financial reasons, to formalize a parent-child bond, or for other legal reasons. In order to do so, the 18+ year old must consent as well as the person choosing to adopt said person.

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17y ago

Good question, call an adoption agency or the state Department of Family services. I know that age is not the only factor in adopting. Health, finances, housing, existing family unit, etc..

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