Connecticut Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Connecticut Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: - §- § 45a-724; 45a-726a; 45a-732

  Any adult person can adopt, with the following information provided in written:

  • The Commissioner is not required to place a child with a person who is bisexual r homosexual.
  • Both the husband and wife must adopt jointly unless excepted by the court.
  • The adopter sexual orientation is considered when placing a child.

• Who can be adopted: Statute: - §- § 45a-724; 45a-725
  • Any child of age less than 18 years legally free for adoption, as per this section.

• Who can place a child for adoption: - §- § 45a-724; 45a-726
  • Any child placing-agency
  • The Commissioner of Children and Families
  • The child's guardians
  • Statutory parent

Statutes:

• Citation:

  General Statutes of Connecticut (1998), Sections 45a-706 to 45a-770

• Contact: Connecticut State Library
  Law and Legislative Reference Unit
  (860) 566-4544

  Fees: Yes.

  Web Site: http://www.cga.state.ct.us

  Credits: http://www.childwelfare.gov