Alabama Parties to an Adoption Law
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Alabama
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 26-10A-5
Any adult person or husband and wife jointly who are adults
No regulation shall prevent an adoption by a single person solely because the person is single
No regulation shall prevent an adoption solely because of the person's age
No regulation shall prevent an adoption solely because the adult person is employed outside the home
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 26-10A-6
A minor
An adult who is:
Totally and permanently disabled
Mentally retarded
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 26-10A-33
A parent
A parent of a deceased parent
A relative of a degree of relationship specified in statute
Department of Human Resources
A licensed child placing agency
An agency approved by the Department
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