Beccah2692
Junior Member
I live in South Carolina with my mom and her boyfriend. I am 25 years old. For the past few years my mom's boyfriend has been more of a daddy to me then my own father ever was. Is there anyway he can adopt me?
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Can my mom's boyfriend adopt me?
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Just Blue
Senior Member
Did he express a wish to?
CTU
Meddlesome Priestess
Yes, he may. Adult adoption is possible in South Carolina.
However, this would mean that your Mom will no longer be your Mom ...
... I guess that's not what you're wanting, right?
Beccah2692
Junior Member
Yes he does. He wants me to have his last name and I want to have it.
Just Blue
Senior Member
That does not need an adoption...that is just a name change. Changing your name from Smith to Jones does not an adoption need.
cbg
I'm a Northern Girl
Because he is your mom's boyfriend and not her husband, if he were to adopt you he would be your only parent. Your mother's parental rights would be terminated. She would no longer be your mother - he would be your father and would be the only parent you had.
Now, that being said, is that what you want?
Now, that being said, is that what you want?
Beccah2692
Junior Member
What if I've been married and divorced? What about then?
Just Blue
Senior Member
Honey...You can change your name to Donald Trump if you want...Its just a name. Your marriage history it not an issue.
BTW: How long have you known this man?
Beccah2692
Junior Member
What does that matter?
Just Blue
Senior Member
It matters if you met him 4 years ago and now want him to be "daddy".
But if you just want to have the same last name as he...Go to court and file for a name change.
Beccah2692
Junior Member
Well for your information I've known him 3 years but this man has done more for me than my real father ever has. He has earned the title daddy. It's not about just having a last name. It's about love and about giving me something I've never had, which is a father figure who loves me and cares for me.
cbg
I'm a Northern Girl
That wouldn't change a thing.
Hon, we get it. We really do. But unless you are looking to sever yourself from your mother, adoption is not the way to go. You can accomplish the same thing by having your name changed in court. Family is who you make it.
Just Blue
Senior Member
Well...It seems as if you have a loving relationship.You don't need to be adopted (and have your mother become a legal stranger) to call Moms BF "daddy". He does not need to be (hopefully) LEGAL Father to call you "daughter.