Colorado Adoption Laws Page2
Colorado Adoption Laws Page2
Adoption Laws in Colorado Page2
Adoption parties
- Who can adopt: Statute: - § 19-5-202
- Any person may adopt of age 21 or more than that which also include a foster parent.
- Minor that is less than 18 years of age for approval may petition the court.
- Any one living with spouse may adopt jointly.
- Who can be adopted: Statute: - § 19-5-201
- Any child of age less than 18 present in the State can be adopted.
- If approved by the court a person of age more than 18 but less than 21 can be adopted.
- Who can place a child for adoption: - § 19-5-206
- The county Department of Social Services
- The court
- Licensed child placing agency
- The birth parents
Statutes:
Citation: Colorado Revised Statutes (1999), Sections 19-5-200.2 to 19-5-216; 19-5-301 to 19-5-306; 19-5-402 to 19-5-403 and 25-2-113.5
Web Site: http://www.state.co.us
Credits: http://www.childwelfare.gov Contact:
- Contact: Office of Legislative Legal Services
(303) 866-2045Fees: Yes.