Generally, yes - as long as paternity has been established for the "illegitimate" child.
The adopted child have the same rights as the biological children. They are full members of the family.
An adopted minor child has the same equal rights to financial support by the parents as does a biological child.
It's not a case of wanting those rights, but of having them. An adopted child has the exact same legal rights as a biological child.
Same as a child from a wife, except no parental rights. see link
An adopted child inherits the same as if they were a natural child. In the eyes of the law an adopted child is the same as a natural born child with the same legal rights and privileges. If they were adopted after the will was made, they will certainly be in a position to contest it. Consult an attorney in Sourth Caroline for the specifics on how the law is applied in that state.
No, same as all other kids.
When adopted you have the same rights as the biological children to inherit your parents.
A legally adopted child will be treated as any other minor. Their adopted parents have the same rights and responsibilities as a biological parent. So, the answer is probably 18.
In the US, an adopted child has the exact same legal rights as a birth child, so yes.
In the eyes of the law a properly (that is to say 'legally') adopted child will have the same rights as a biological child.
The adopted child have the same right as the biological child.
If you legally adopted the child, you would terminate your parental rights the same way you would with a biological child. Get a lawyer and go to court. However, keep in mind that if you legally adopted the child, terminating your parental rights does not terminate your legal relationship with the child. According to the law, you are the child's father and you will be required to pay child support. Terminating your parental rights will only relinquish your custody rights and your ability to make decisions on behalf of the child.