Wis. Stat. § 882.01 Adoption of adults
An adult may be adopted by any other adult, who is a resident of this state.
Adoption of adults
Wis. Stat. ch. 882
in effectWis. Stat. § 882.02 Consent
The consent of the adult to be adopted and the consent of the spouse of the petitioner, if that spouse has not joined in the petition under s. 882.01, shall be filed in writing with the court.
Wis. Stat. § 882.03 Jurisdiction and venue
The circuit court shall have jurisdiction to order an adoption. The petition shall be filed in the county where the petitioner resides.
Wis. Stat. § 882.04 Hearing and order
After a hearing on the petition, which may be held in chambers and which shall be attended by the petitioner and the adult to be adopted, unless the court orders otherwise, and after such investigation as the court considers advisable, if the court finds that it is to the best interests of the persons involved, an order of adoption may be granted which shall have the same legal consequences as an order of adoption of a minor under ch. 48.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/882Fetched: 10/7/2026