Utah Adoption Laws, Page 4
Parties to Adoption
Who May Adopt
Statute: §§ 78-30-1; 78-30-2; 78-30-3
- The following persons are eligible to adopt:
- Adults who are legally married to each other
- A stepparent
- Any single adult
- Persons who are cohabiting but not legally married may not adopt.
- The adoptive parent must be at least 10 years older than the adoptee.
- In the case of a married couple, only one person needs to be 10 years older.
- A married person may not adopt without the consent of his or her spouse.
- Adults who are legally married to each other
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 78-30-1
- Any minor child
- Any adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 62A-4a-602
- A parent
- A licensed child-placing agency
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