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District of Columbia Adoption Laws, Page 4

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Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 16-302

  • Any person may adopt.
  • A married person must petition jointly with his spouse.
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Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 16-303
Any minor or adult

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 4-1405

The parent

A guardian

A relative within the third degree

A licensed child placing-agency

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

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