I do not know the details of an illegal marriage, but a legal one involves an exchange of tokens, vows, written agreements, and the oversight of a minister of your choosing.
Adoption is... similar. It is less about the act of becoming Wedded Partners and more about the act of taking a child into your home and becoming a parent or guardian to them. Humans, when they're born, are fragile and unskilled. We require many years of education, support, and guidance to become functional as people while we grow.
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Adoption is... similar. It is less about the act of becoming Wedded Partners and more about the act of taking a child into your home and becoming a parent or guardian to them. Humans, when they're born, are fragile and unskilled. We require many years of education, support, and guidance to become functional as people while we grow.