Pennsylvania State Law on Adult Adoption

State Law on Adult Adoption

Pennsylvania

Summary: An adult may be adopted with consent.

Most Relevant Pennsylvania Statutes:
Title 23, Part II
§ 2311
§ 2711
§ 2713

2311. Who may be adopted.

Any individual may be adopted, regardless of his age or residence.

2711. Consents necessary to adoption.

(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this part, consent to an adoption shall be required of the following:

1. The adoptee, if over 12 years of age.

2713. When other consents not required.

The court, in its discretion, may dispense with consents other than that of the adoptee to a petition for adoption when:

1. the adoptee is over 18 years of age;