This doctrine was devised by the courts and recognizes that the child as an heir of the “parent” in very limited circumstances, and under common law principles that a children may become “equitably” adopted by judicial declaration.

a. Doctrine of Equitable Adoption
b. Emancipation Doctrine
c. Doctrine of Grandparent Adoption Rights
d. Parental Right Termination Doctrine


a. Doctrine of Equitable Adoption

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