Indiana Parties to Adoption Law
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Indiana
Who May AdoptStatute:
§§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-3; 31-19-2-4
A resident of Indiana
A non-resident may adopt a hard to place child
Husband and wife must petition jointly
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-1
A child less than age 18
A person age 18 or older may consent to his adoption by a resident of Indiana
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 31-19-7-1
A licensed child placing agency
The Division of Family and Children
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