Minnesota Adoption Laws Page2

Adoption Laws in Minnesota Page2

Adoption parties

• Who can adopt: Statute: sect; 259.22
  • One year or more resident of the State.
  • Any person can adopt.

• Who can be adopted: Statute: sect; 259.22
  • Any child or adult can be adopted.

• Who can place a child for adoption : Statute: sect; sect; 259.22; 259.47
  • A certified child-placing agency.
  • Commissioner of Human Services.
  • Parent or any guardian approved by the court.

Statutes:

• Citation:Minnesota Statutes (1999), Sections 259.20 to 259.89

• Contact:State Law Library
  (651) 296-2775

  Fee: Yes

• Web Site: http://www.leg.state.mn.us

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