Iowa Adoption Laws

Code Section; Uniform Act
600.1, et seq.; No

Who May be Adopted
Any person

Age that Child’s Consent Needed
14 years and older

Who may Adopt
Unmarried adult; husband and wife together; husband or wife separately under certain circumstances.
Adoptive Home Residency Prior to Decree

State Agency/COurt
Human Services/Juvenile or district

Statute of Limitation to Challenge
Not specified