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15A V.S.A. ch. 005, § 101 Who may adopt adult or emancipated minor
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§ 5-101. Who may adopt adult or emancipated minor An adult may adopt another adult or an emancipated minor pursuant to this article, but an adult may not adopt his or her spouse. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
15A V.S.A. ch. 005, § 102 Legal consequences of adoption
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§ 5-102. Legal consequences of adoption The legal consequences of an adoption of an adult or emancipated minor are the same as under sections 1-103 through 1-106 of this title, but the legal consequences of adoption of an adult stepchild by an adult stepparent are the same as und…
15A V.S.A. ch. 005, § 103 Consent by spouse
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§ 5-103. Consent by spouse (a) Consent to the adoption of an adult or emancipated minor is required only of the spouse of the prospective adoptive parent, unless they are legally separated, or the court finds that the spouse is not capable of giving consent or is withholding cons…
15A V.S.A. ch. 005, § 104 Jurisdiction and venue
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§ 5-104. Jurisdiction and venue (a) The Probate Division of the Superior Court has jurisdiction over a proceeding for the adoption of an adult or emancipated minor under this article if a petitioner lived in this State for at least 90 days immediately preceding the filing of a pe…