New Jersey Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 9:3-43- Any person who is at least 18 years of age and 10 years older than adoptee may adopt.
- Married persons must adopt jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 9:3-39.1- Any child
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 9:3-39.1- The parent or guardian of the child
- An approved agency
- An intermediary, if the adoptive parent has a home study through an approved agency
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