What is plenary adoption?

Plenary adoption is a type of adoption where the adopted child becomes the adoptive parents' legal child as if they were born to them. This means that all legal ties to the biological parents are severed, and the child has the same rights and privileges as any biological child would have. It also means that the biological parents no longer have any legal responsibilities or rights regarding the child.

In plenary adoption, the adoptive parents become the child's legal guardians and have complete legal authority for making decisions about the child's upbringing, education, healthcare, and other matters. This also includes the child's inheritance rights, social security benefits, and any other legal entitlements that come with being a child of the adoptive parents.

The process of plenary adoption can involve varying degrees of state involvement, depending on the state's laws and regulations. Generally, it requires a lengthy legal process, including criminal and child abuse background checks, home studies, and court hearings, as well as consent from the biological parents or the termination of their parental rights.

Overall, plenary adoption is a significant decision that has lasting implications for the child, adoptive parents, and biological parents, and should be carefully considered before proceeding.