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Adoption

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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 laws governing adoption of children in the United States are state laws, and vary from state to state.

In Ohio, adoption is governed by state statutes that outline the legal process by which an individual or couple can become the legal parents of a child who is not their biological offspring. The process involves terminating the parental rights of the child's biological parents and establishing a new, permanent legal parent-child relationship with the adoptive parents. Ohio law requires that adoptive parents meet certain eligibility criteria, such as being an adult over the age of 18 and having the ability to provide a stable home environment. The adoption process typically includes a home study, background checks, and court proceedings. The best interests of the child are the paramount consideration in any adoption proceeding. Once the adoption is finalized by a court, the adoptive parents have the same rights and responsibilities as biological parents, and the child has all the rights of a biological child, including the right to inherit.

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