Answered3 years ago
How can I legally adopt my cousin in Thailand so we can share the same last name?
Does anyone have experience of adoptions in Thailand? We've raised a cousin since she was 6 and she's now 21. She wants to be our daughter legally. My (Thai) wife has adopted her but she can't take our name (only my wife's maiden name, which would be odd) because I've not officially adopted her. How can I adopt her so that we can all have the same name?
Answer summary
The user seeks advice on how to legally adopt a cousin they have raised since childhood, so that she can take their family name. Although the user's Thai wife has adopted their cousin, she cannot take the user's surname due to their separate legal statuses. Comments suggest consulting legal resources for adoption procedures in Thailand, the possibility of the cousin changing her name through the court, and considerations regarding asset distribution.
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Kool *******
She is old enough that your daughter can simply file with the court for a name change. She's of legal age so a formal adoption wouldn't give her any special privileges, as it would if she was a minor. If you are concerned about any asset distribution if you pass away, a legal will can take care of those concerns.
Kace *******
i would like to be adopted myself. to a loving rich and generous family. please send your contact information for my review.
Julian ***********
OP@Kace ******
If I were rich, this would be much easier 😊
David ***********
PM me
Frank **********
I didn't know this is a legal assistance group.
Kool *******
@Frank *********
you learn something new everyday now don't you.Frank **********
You think I would take legal advice from other than a lawyer.
Frank **********
@Kool ******
nope.
Vernon *********
She will probably marry soon and have a different surname anyway!
Keiton *****
@Vernon ********
Not true, that's a choice but never a requirement.Vernon *********
@Keiton ****
Most sensible women take husband's surname.
Doreth *************
Ask a lawyer
Natty *********
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It may be information that can help you.
Julian ***********
OP@Tida ********
Thank you
Dick ********
Ask woody allen
Damo ***********
@Dick *******
your parents didnt call you 'Dick' for nothing right?
Marc *********
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