Petition To Adopt An Adult {700-00131A}

700-00131A - PETITION TO ADOPT AN ADULT 15A V.S A. §5-105. This form is used in the Vermont Superior Court, Probate Division, when one or more individuals seek to legally adopt a person who is 18 years of age or older. This form establishes the prospective adoptive parent(s)’ desire to assume a legal parent-child relationship with the adult adoptee, granting all the legal rights and responsibilities associated with that relationship. The petition includes detailed personal information about the adoptee and the adoptive parent(s), as well as information about their existing relationship, marital status, and addresses. It also addresses whether a new birth certificate should be issued, and if there are any individuals whose consent is legally required for the adoption, such as a spouse or civil union partner. The petitioners and adoptee must certify that they understand the legal implications of the adoption, including any changes to inheritance rights and the potential termination of legal ties with the adoptee’s existing parents. Supporting documentation, such as certified birth certificates and any required consents, must be submitted along with the form. The petition must be signed and notarized, affirming that all information is true to the best of the signers’ knowledge. www.FormsWorkflow.com