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

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

 

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