Delaware Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Delaware Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: Title 13, - § 903
  • Husband and wife jointly
  • At the time of filing, the residents of the State
  • A divorced or legally separated person
  • Any unmarried person of age more than age 21

• Who can be adopted: Statute : Title 13, - § 908
  • Any legally free for adoption child.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Title 13, - § 904
  • Licensed adoption agency
  • The department

Statutes:

• Citation: Delaware Code, Title 13, Sections 901 to 932; 961 to 965

• Contact: Law Librarian
  Division of Research Legislative Council
  (302) 739-5808

  Fee: No

• Web Site: http://www.state.de.us/research/assembly.htm

• Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway