Step-Parenting

Erik Smith fought the adoptive parents for over a year for custody of his infant son. The two parties decided on a custody arrangement which gave Smith liberal visitation rights. The embarrassing moments that his child may feel trying to explain his two dads are temporary. Smith believes that having both fathers in his son’s life is a huge benefit to his child.

Is it legal to adopt an adult? Who would choose such an option? Here are some reasons for an adult adoption and some reasons why some states are against them.