South Dakota Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 25-6-2; 25-6-3
- Any adult person, at least 10 years older than the adoptee
- A married person who has the consent of his or her spouse, unless legally separated
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: §§ 25-6-2; 25-6-18- Any minor child
- An adult, if he or she lived in the home of the adoptive parents during his or her minority for at least 6 months
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 26-6-8- A parent
- A guardian
- A relative within the 2nd degree
- A licensed child welfare agency
- The Department of Social Services
Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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