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Summary: An adult may be adopted, subject to laws that apply to the adoption of a minor.

Most Relevant Missouri Statute:
Revised Statutes Chapter 453
§ 453.010§ 453.090

453.010. Petition for permission to adopt, venue, jurisdiction--no denial or delay in placement of child based on residence or domicile--expedited placement, when.

1. Any person desiring to adopt another person as his or her child shall petition the juvenile division of the circuit court...

453.090. Consequences of adoption--child defined.

5. The word "child" as used in this section, shall, unless the context hereof otherwise requires, be construed to mean either a person under or over the age of eighteen years.

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