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Delaware Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | Tit. 13, §§901 to 965; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older, unless court waives consent in best interest of child |
| Who May Adopt | Unmarried person; divorced or legally separated person; husband and wife who are living together. Must be legal resident of Delaware and over 21. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months |
| State Agency/Court | Dept. of Services for Children, Youth & Families/Family |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 6 months |
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