Iowa Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 600.4

  • An unmarried adult
  • Husband and wife together
  • Husband or wife separately under certain conditions


Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 600.10

  • A minor person who has lived with adoption petitioner a minimum of 180 days

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: §§ 600.7; 600.7A

  • Guardian of the person to be adopted
  • The Department of Human Services

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

 

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