Is it possible for an adult to undo their adoption?

It should be a fairly easy process. Research adult adoption in your state. Since you are an adult, and with your full consent (ironically, your spouse will probably have to consent also), your mother can adopt you, and since it's an adult adoption, you'll have to request that your birth certificate be updated to show your biological mother's name on it.

Since it is an adult adoption, you most likely won't have to have an attorney. The paperwork is pretty simple (I've got a copy of an adult adoption decree. Contact me if you need the wording. I'd have to know what state you live in, because in some states, it isn't legal to adopt an adult.

Also know that your adoptive parents can be hurt deeply by this, just as your mother was by placing you. You will also legally make it where you have no inheritance rights, as well as no rights to direct their medical care, unless your adoptive parents are supportive, and address this in their will, and living will, which is also possible.

You will be required to pay the filing fees for this adoption process. In our state, it's relatively low ($140), and in some others, it's more expensive. Legal aid may or may not help you. If you have all the information, and all the documents, such as your present birth certificate, the consent forms, etc, they might simply review it off the record, and say whether or not it will or won't work.

You don't mention your AP's at all. As an AP, I'd be supportive, but as much as I love my son, I know this would hurt, even if I didn't say it to him. Perhaps at the same time as your adoption by your first mom, you might give your A parents a certificate (providing it's been a happy life-I have no way of knowing) stating that you are fortunate to have 2 sets of parents, and that you are thankful (if you are) of their support in helping you reunite. I'm just talking about a piece of paper, made pretty, on your computer. When my brother-in-law got a paper like that where his adult step-daughter had her name changed, and made a fake adoption certificate (their state didn't allow adult adoption), it made him a very happy man. It wasn't the legalities of the relationship, it was the sentiments of the love behind it. He's fixing to give his daughter away now-in her wedding ceremony.

As others have stated, you can't undo the previous, but your mother can adopt you. You will get a new amended birth certificate and be legally her daughter again.

Very weird, but that's how it is done. Best wishes to you

I dont think you can ever have an adoption over done especially when it was done so many years ago. Because your mother gave her parental rights up for you she has no legal rights to you. I think the only thing you would be able to look into is legally changing your name to whatever hers is However I dont think you would be considered legally related just because of a name switch.... I think the only way you could be considered her "legal child" would be for her to legally adopt you and your name be changed that way. Other wise I really dont Believe but am unsure if that is possible.... You should definetely contact an adoption agency that yours was preformed at. and besides you are family to her and your siblings you share the same blood and know your related So whats in a name? just my thought...

You can't undo an adoption, but you can be adopted again! If your only concern is your bio mom being in your birth certificate, her adopting you should take care of that! An adult can adopt another adult! Good luck!

I have never heard of something like that, although I can't say definitively that it couldn't happen. The fact that it was a legal relinquishment and a legal adoption, I doubt it can be done. A couple alternatives you can consider: have your birthmother adopt you, and / or legally change your name to that of your birthmother

of course you can.. adults can 'adopt' another adult if they want.. you may have to go to court or something like that, but it can be done..

your not really 'undoing' your adoption, since you are over 18, you are just having a new person become a parent to you...

All you have to do is just have her adopt you back. Adult adoption in legal. :D

Hope these links help you out a little bit. :)

Good luck!!

Talk to a lawyer.

http://www.adoptingback.com/