Maine Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: Tit. 18-A, § 9-301

  • A husband and wife jointly
  • An unmarried person
  • Resident or nonresident


Who May Be Adopted

Statute: Tit. 18-A, § 9-301

  • Any person, regardless of age

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: Tit. 18-A, § 9-302

  • The child's parent(s)
  • Person or agency having legal custody of guardianship of the child

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

 

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