Louisiana Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Louisiana Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopted: Statute: Ch. Code Art. 1198, 1221
  • Any child.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute : Ch. Code Art. 1198, 1221
  • Beyond 45 days after birth, the cost of payment may not extend.
  • If the expense is unreasonable, in the view of the court, which reduces the amount.

Statutes:

• Citation: Louisiana Revised Statues, Sections 40:72 to 40:79; Ch.C. Title XII, art. 1167 to 1278

• Contact: House Docket Room
  (225) 342-6458

  Fee: Yes

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

• Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)