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Adoption is a legal process in which an adult person assumes responsibility for the care and support of another person (usually a child) who is not the adoptive parent's biological child. The child's biological or birth parents generally must give up their parental rights to complete an adoption.

In Oklahoma, adoption is a legal process governed by state statutes, specifically Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes. This process allows an adult to become the legal parent of someone else, typically a child, who is not their biological offspring. For an adoption to take place, the biological or birth parents usually must relinquish their parental rights, either voluntarily or through a court order. The adoption is finalized in court, and the adoptive parent(s) will have the same legal rights and responsibilities as if the child were born to them. The process includes a home study to assess the adoptive parents' suitability, background checks, and potentially post-placement visits. The court must find that the adoption is in the best interest of the child before approving it. In some cases, such as when the child is being adopted by a stepparent or other relative, the process may be streamlined.

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