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Indiana Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 31-19-1-1, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any resident of state. If married, spouse must join. Spouse must consent if such spouse is natural or adoptive parent. Nonresidents of state may adopt hard to place child as defined in §31-19-2-3. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | Period of supervision within sole discretion of court hearing adoption petition |
| State Agency/Court | Public Welfare/Probate (in counties with one) |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 6 mos. after entry or decree or 1 yr. after adoptive parents obtain custody, whichever is later |
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