Illinois Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Illinois Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: 750 ILCS 50/2
  • A couple living together have to petition jointly and husband or a wife may adopt individually, if separated legally for a year or more than it.
  • Any of the famous adult
  • Any minor.

• Who can be adopted: Statute : 750 ILCS 50/3
  • At least for two 2 years, when a adoptee was minor, and residing in the adoptive environment.
  • A child.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute : 750 ILCS 50/4.1
  • Any licensed agency.
  • The Department of Children and Family Services.

Statutes:

• Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes (1998), 750, 50/0.01 to 750, 50/24

• Web Site: http://www.legis.state.il.us/

• Credits: http://www.state.il.us/dcfs