Indiana Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-3; 31-19-2-4- A resident of Indiana may adopt.
- A non-resident may adopt a hard to place child.
- Husband and wife must petition jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-1- A child less than age 18
- A person age 18 or older who consents to his adoption by a resident of Indiana
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 31-19-7-1- A licensed child-placing agency
- The Division of Family and Children
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