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Originally Posted By A Smith

How old can you be to adopt?

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Originally Posted By MaryAnn

I believe there must be no more than a 45 year span between you and the baby/child to be adopted.

[ajabj5]

Is the age limit for a person to adopt based upon state requirements ex. the reference to 45 years between the adult (parent) child. Would this apply in the event of a grandparent adopting a grandchild or obtaining custody?

[caleb]

is there a minimum age though?

i m 19 and i'd like to adopt a 13 year old girl. is that allowed?
the details are in the ask gwen forum under a specific adoption.

if it has to be a foster parent thing, can she choose me?

[jamilahlashwe]

Hello,
my husband is 59 and I am 37. Since there shouldn't be more than 45 years difference between the parent and child - could we still do it if one of qualifies in that respect?

Thanks,

Jamila