Louisiana § CC 212 - Adult adoption requirements
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 212 — Adult adoption requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 212. Adult adoption requirements
A person who has attained the age of majority may be adopted without judicial authorization only when the adoptive parent is the spouse or the surviving spouse of a parent of the person to be adopted.
In other proposed adult adoptions, the court, upon the joint petition of the adoptive parent and the person to be adopted, may authorize the adoption of a person who has attained the age of majority if the court finds after a hearing that the adoption is in the best interest of both parties.
Acts 2008, No. 351, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009; Acts 2009, No. 3, §3, eff. June 9, 2009.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 212
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 212 cover?
Section CC 212 ("Adult adoption requirements") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 212?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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How does Louisiana § CC 212 apply to my situation?
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