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Yuma County - Adult Adoption

In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.

Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.

Adult Adoption

You may use these forms if the following factors apply to your situation:

  • You, or the person you are asking to adopt, are a resident of the county where you are filing this request.
  • You want to ask the Court to adopt either another adult person who is at least 18 years of age and not more than 21 years of age; OR
  • You want to ask the Court to adopt an adult person who is your current or previous stepchild, or a niece, nephew, cousin or grandchild; OR
  • You are a foster parent, and want to ask the Court to adopt an adult person who was placed in your care as a juvenile, and you have maintained a familial relationship with that person for five or more years, AND
  • The adult you are asking to adopt consents to the adoption, AND
  • (If applicable) The spouse of the Adopter and/or Adoptee consent to the adoption, AND
  • (If applicable) You understand that any name change that results from this adoption will neither harm your rights nor release you from any obligations or liabilities incurred from your current name.

pdf Approval of Adoption Agreement for an Adult and for Decree of Adoption (1.95 MB)

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