District of Columbia Adoption Laws Page2
Adoption Laws in District of Columbia Page2
Adoption parties
- Any one may adopt.
- A married person need to petition jointly with the spouse.
Who can be adopted: Statute : - § 16-303
Who can place a child for adoption : - § 4-1405
- Any relative within the third degree
- Any guardian
- Any licensed child placing agency
- The parent
Statutes:
Citation: District of Columbia Code (1999), Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters, Chapter 3, Sections 16-301 to 16-315
- Contact: Legislative Services Division
(202) 724-8050
Fee: No
- Web Site: http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us
- Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)
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