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Arizona Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 8-101 to 8-145; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any child under 18 years of age or foreign born person under age 21 who is not illegal alien; any adult person who is a stepchild, niece, cousin, nephew, or grandchild of the adopting person; an adult who was placed in the care of the adopting parent as a foster child as a juvenile. §8-132 |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 12 years and older in open court |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult resident of the state is eligible to adopt; husband and wife may jointly adopt children. Adults may adopt adult relatives. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | No |
| State Agency/Court | Economic Security/Superior, Juvenile Division |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 1 year |
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