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Wisconsin Adoption Laws, Page 4

Parties to Adoption

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 48.82

  • A resident of the State
  • A husband and wife jointly
  • A stepparent
  • An unmarried adult

Who May Be Adopted

Statute:
§ 48.81
  • Any child present in the State who is free for adoption, as defined in this section

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute:
§§ 48.837; 48.833

  • A parent having custody of the child
  • The department
  • A licensed child-placing agency

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

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