Michigan Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Michigan Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: - § 710.24
  • Jointly husband and wife .
  • Any person

• Who can be adopted: Statute: - § 710.24
  • Any child or adult

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute: - §- § 710.23a, 710.23b, 710.23c
  • A parent or guardian having legal custody.
  • Agency which place the child.
  • The department of social service.
  • A court with legal custody.

Statutes:

• Citation: Michigan Compiled Laws (1999)
  Sections 710.21 to 710.70; 722.954b to 722.960

  Fee: Yes

• Web Site: http://www.libraryofmichigan.org ,http://www.michiganlegislature.org

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