Parties to An Adoption
Indiana
Who May Adopt
Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-3; 31-19-2-4
• A resident
of Indiana may adopt.
• A
non-resident may adopt a hard to place child.
• Husband and
wife must petition jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: §§ 31-19-2-2; 31-19-2-1
• A child less
than age 18
• A person age
18 or older who consents to his adoption by a resident of Indiana
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 31-19-7-1
• A licensed
child-placing agency
• The Division
of Family and Children
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