Utah Parties to Adoption Law
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Who May AdoptStatute:
§§ 78-30-1; 78-30-2
Adults who are legally married to each other
A stepparent
Any single adult
Persons who are cohabiting but not legally married may not adopt
The adoptive parent must be at least 10 years older than the adoptee
In the case of a married couple, only one person needs to be 10 years older
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Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§ 78-30-1
Any minor child
Any adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 62A-4a-602
A parent
A licensed child placing agency
An attorney, physician or other person may assist in identifying an adoptive family, but may not accept payment for that assistance
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