Mississippi Parties to Adoption Law
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Mississippi
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 93-17-3
An unmarried adult
A married person jointly with his spouse
State resident for a least 90 days, except in an agency adoption
Adoption by persons of same gender is prohibited
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 93-17-3
Any person
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§§ 93-17-5; 93-17-9
The parent(s)
A guardian ad litem
A child placing agency to whom the child has been surrendered
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