Minnesota Adoption Laws Page2

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

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