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Summary: Any adult may be adopted, but spouses may not adopt each other.

Most Relevant Vermont Statutes:
Title 15A, Chapter 5. Adoption of Adults and Emancipated Minors
§ 15A-5-101
§ 15A-5-103
§ 15A-5-105

15A-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.

15A-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 consent contrary to the best interest of the adoptee and the prospective adoptive parent.

15A-5-105. Petition for adoption.

(a) A prospective adoptive parent and an adoptee under this article shall jointly file a petition for adoption.

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