Arizona Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Arizona Page2

Adoption parties

Who can adopt : Statute: - § 8-103

• Any adult resident of the State and it doesn't matter whether that adult is unmarried, married or legally separated.
• Husband and wife can also adopt.

Who can be adopted : Statute: - § 8-102

• Any child
• Any person of age 21 or may be less than that and who is foreign-born and not an illegal alien.
• A person who is adopted, should be present at the time the petition is filed within the State.

Who can place a child for adoption : Statute: - § 8-130

• A State licensed attorney can handle direct placements.
• A licensed child-placing agency

Statutes:

• Citation:Arizona Revised Statutes, Chapter 1, Article 1, Sections 8-101 to 8-135; 8-141 to 8-145; 8-161 to 8-166; 8-171 to 8-173

• Contact: Chief Clerk of the House
  (602) 542-3032
  Fees: Yes.

• Contact: State Senate Resource Center
  (602) 542-3350
  Fees: Yes.