Delaware Adoption Laws Page2

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

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