A person or persons who become the permanent parents with all the social, legal rights and responsibilities incumbent upon any parent.

a man or woman who has adopted a child

a person who adopts a child of other parents as his or her own child

an adult who has legally adopted a child

A person with the legal relation of parent to a child not related by birth, with the same mutual rights and obligations that exist between children and their birth parents. The legal relationship has been finalized.

The mother or father of an adopted child.

The adult with whom a relationship is legally established (for) a child not biologically related. Under the adoptive relationship, the child becomes the heir and is entitled to all other privileges belonging to a natural child of the adoptive parent.

person who legally assumes responsibilities and obligations of parenting an adopted child. In some cases, may be related to the child.

person(s) who legally assume parental rights/responsibilities for an adopted child.

an individual who is granted parental rights for a child through a proper legal channel.

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is determined to be a "fit parent" may adopt a child. Some states have special requirements, such as age or residency criteria. An adoptive parent has all the responsibilities of a biological parent.