Massachusetts Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: Ch. 210 § 1- Any adult
- Husband and wife jointly
- A minor with his spouse to adopt the natural child of one of the parties
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Ch. 210 § 1
- Any person younger than the petitioner, except for a spouse, sibling, or aunt or uncle
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Ch. 210, §§ 2; 11A- The child's parent(s)
- The Department of Social Services
- A licensed child-placing agency
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