Alabama Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 26-10A-5

  • Any adult person or husband and wife jointly who are adults, with the following stipulations:
    • No regulation shall prevent an adoption by a single person solely because the person is single.
    • No regulation shall prevent an adoption solely because of the person's age.
    • No regulation shall prevent an adoption solely because the adult person is employed outside the home.
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Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 26-10A-6

  • A minor
  • An adult who is:
    • Totally and permanently disabled
    • Mentally retarded

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 26-10A-33

  • A parent
  • A parent of a deceased parent
  • A relative of a degree of relationship specified in statute
  • Department of Human Resources
  • A licensed child-placing agency
  • An agency approved by the Department


Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

 

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