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Court approves adult adoption; stepfather Bridal Reyes becomes legal parent
Summary
In a short hearing, Bridal Reyes testified that he has acted as a father to Anna Joy Winters and the court acknowledged the relationship and consent, signaling grant of the adult-adoption petition and directing entry of an order.
Bridal Reyes testified under oath that he is the stepfather of Anna Joy Winters and that she wishes to be adopted as an adult. Judge David D. Wolfe reviewed the petition, confirmed consent and documentary filings, and indicated he would grant the adoption and sign the order presented by counsel.
The judge explained that an adult adoption creates the same legal parent-child relationship as biological parenthood, including inheritance rights and other obligations. Reyes confirmed the family relationship and the court accepted the testimony and documents on the record.
The clerk was asked to file the proposed order, and counsel were instructed to submit final signed versions for entry by the court.
