I Raised My Brother’s Triplet Daughters for 22 Years—At Their College Graduation, They Called Their Father’s Name and I Fell to My Knees

The judge reviewed the petitions.

Adult adoption is not child custody.

The girls consented.

I consented.

We answered routine questions.

The judge asked each one privately enough to confirm there was no coercion.

Harper said:

“He has been our dad for twenty-two years.