Code Section; Uniform Act
§§63.022-63.301; No
Who May be Adopted
Any person
Age that Child’s Consent Needed
12 years and older unless court dispenses with consent in best interest of the child
Who may Adopt
An unmarried adult who is not homosexual. Married person must be joined by spouse unless such spouse is parent and consents, or failure to join in consent is excused.
Adoptive Home Residency Prior to Decree
90 days
State Agency/COurt
Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative Services/Circuit
Statute of Limitation to Challenge
1 year