Ohio Adoption Laws, Page 4

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Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

• A husband and wife together, at least one of whom is an adult
  
• An unmarried adult or a married person singly if legally separated
  
• An unmarried minor parent
  
• A stepparent

Who May Be Adopted

• Any minor

• An adult if he is:
  
  
  • Totally and permanently disabled
    
  • Mentally retarded
    
  • A stepchild or foster child and the relationship was established while the person was still a minor

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 3107.011

• All adoptions must be arranged by an agency or an attorney.

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

Dove Adoptions Int'l

Dedicated to seeking the best wel- fare for the children of the world.

www.adoptions.net

Caring for Kids Adoptions

Serving birth parents & families in Ohio. Free services to birth parents.

http://www.cfkadopt.org

Adoption Attorney

The Law Office of Todd Kolarik Specializing in Adoption Disruption

www.tmklaw.com