§ 48-5-101. Who may file for a petition to adopt an adult. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 48‑5‑101.  Whomay file for a petition to adopt an adult.

(a)        An adult may adoptanother adult, except for the spouse of the adopting adult, pursuant to thisArticle.

(b)        If a prospectiveadoptive parent is married, both spouses must join in the petition unless theprospective adoptive parent is the adoptee's stepparent or unless the courtwaives this requirement for cause. (1967, c. 880, s. 3; 1969, c.21, ss. 3‑6; 1971, c. 1231, s. 1; 1973, c. 849, s. 3; 1975, c. 91; 1981,c. 657; 1989, c. 208; c. 727, s. 219(4); 1993, c. 553, s. 14; 1995, c. 457, s.2.)