Is there a way to legally disown an adopted child?
For context, my mother adopted a child through simulated birth around four decades ago. Despite my parents’ efforts to raise him in a stable and loving environment, he grew up to become violent, irresponsible, and verbally abusive. He also has a gambling addiction and frequently creates conflict within the family. We no longer feel safe around him.
My mother wants to know if there is any legal way to disown him or legally sever the parent-child relationship. Since the adoption was done through simulated birth many years ago, we are unsure what legal remedies may still exist today.
Any legal insight would be appreciated.