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New Jersey
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 9:3-43
Any person
Married persons must adopt jointly
At least 18 years of age and 10 years older than adoptee
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 9:3-39.1
Any child
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 9:3-39.1
The parent or guardian of the child
An approved agency
An intermediary if the adoptive parent has a home study through an approved agency
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