West Virginia Parties to an Adoption Law
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West Virginia
Who May AdoptStatute:
§ 48-22-201
Any person
A stepparent
A husband and wife jointly
Any married person with consent of spouse
Who May Be Adopted
Statute:
§§ 48-22-201; 48-22-801
Any minor child
Any person age 18 or older by a West Virginia resident
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute:
§ 49-3-1
The child welfare agency
The department
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