South Dakota Parties to Adoption Law
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South Dakota
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 25-6-2, 3
Any adult person, at least 10 years older than the adoptee
A married person must have consent of spouse unless legally separated
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§§ 25-6-2; 25-6-18
Any minor child
An adult if he lived in home of adoptive parents during his minority for at least 6 months
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 26-6-8
A parent
A guardian
A relative within 2nd degree
A licensed child welfare agency
The Department of Social Services
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