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Illinois Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 750 ILCS 50/1 to 50/24; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any child; any adult residing in home 2 years, or a relative. |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any reputable person of legal age who has resided continually in Illinois for at least 6 months. Residency requirement waived in adoption of relative. If petitioner is married, husband or wife must join in petition. Minor may also petition by leave of court upon good cause shown. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months unless waived by court |
| State Agency/Court | Department of Children and Family Services/Circuit Court |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 1 year after entry of order |
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