Northern Mariana Islands Parties to Adoption Law
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Northern Mariana Islands
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 1403
Any adult resident who is:
Unmarried
Married to the legal parent
Husband and wife jointly
At least 10 years older than the child to be adopted
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 1402
Any person under age 18
The court may allow the adoption of persons over age 18 if in conformance with local custom or not for the purpose of evading the law.
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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