Massachusetts Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Massachusetts Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: Ch. 210 - § 1
  • Minor with spouse to adopt natural child of one of the parties.
  • An adult person.
  • Husband and wife jointly can adopt.

• Who can be adopted: Statute : Statute: Ch. 210 - § 1
  • A person who is younger than the petitioner, except for aunt or uncle, spouse or sibling.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute: Ch. 210, - §- § 2; 11A
  • Department of Social Services .
  • Licensed child placing agency.
  • The parent(s) of a child.

Statutes:

• Citation: Massachusetts General Laws (1998), Chapter 210, Sections 1 to 11A

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