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Summary: An adult may be adopted with consent.

Most Relevant North Carolina Statutes:
Article 5. Adoption of Adults.

48-5-101. Who may file for a petition to adopt an adult.

(a) An adult may adopt another adult, except for the spouse of the adopting adult

48-5-102. Consent to adoption.

(a) Consent to the adoption of an adult is required only of:

(1) The adult being adopted; and

(2) The spouse of the petitioner in an adoption by the adult's stepparent, unless the court waives this requirement for cause.

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