Petition · past parliament
Allow adoption for adults over the age of 18 like in the USA
Closed
31 signatures
What the petition asks
Adult adoption has been legal in most states of the USA since 2002. I am now 21 years of age and at an age where I feel I can make judgement on who MY father should be. The fact that I cannot be adopted my a man who has stood by me for years because I am “too old” is completely against my rights.
I intend on getting the law changed so that myself and others can make this descision. Many people do it for different reasons. It should be a choice that can be made at any time in an adults life.
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Feb 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
31
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Aug 2018
Closed
17 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.