Adoption usually ends the relationship between the child and the biological parents.
An adult can adopt an unmarried child under the age of eighteen. The adult must be at least ten years older than the child unless the adopting parent is a stepparent or married relative of the child. An adult can adopt an unmarried child under the age of eighteen. The adult must be at least ten years older than the child unless the adopting parent is a stepparent or married relative of the child. A minor has the right to give up his or her baby for adoption and does not need permission to do so.