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Can I ADOPT an Adult in Illinois?

Adoption Act. 750 ILCS 50/3

Our Illinois Adoption statute states: "with respect to an adult, that such adult has resided in the home of the persons intending to adopt him at any time for more than 2 years continuously preceding the commencement of an adoption proceeding, or in the alternative that such persons are related to him within a degree set forth in the definition of a related child" in the Adoption Act. 750 ILCS 50/3.

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Our Illinois Adoption statute states: "with respect to an adult, that such adult has

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I represent only surrogates, intended parents, egg recipients, egg donors or sperm donors. I do not represent medical clinics, which allows me to offer independent and impartial advice regarding Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology contracts.