Code Section; Uniform Act
Tit.10 §7501-1.1, et seq.; No (but some section incorporated)
Who May be Adopted
Any person; any adult with his consent
Age that Child’s Consent Needed
12 years and older.
Who may Adopt
Husband and wife, or either if other spouse is parent of child; unmarried person 21 years or older; married person 21 years or older who is legally separated from spouse.
Adoptive Home Residency Prior to Decree
6 months, discretionary
State Agency/COurt
Department of Human Services/District
Statute of Limitation to Challenge
1 year
