Los Angeles County - Kindred Spirit Mother age 69 years old adopts Younger Family Friend/Daughter age 38 years old.  In this case, the Mother and daughter developed a bond while living in the same building for many years.  Although the Daughter eventually relocated, they maintained the close family type relationship.  Now Mother and Daughter formalized their kindred spirit relationship via Adult Adoption.  Time from case filing to approval and final decree order of adoption two (2) weeks.