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Kansas Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 59-2111, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person; adult with consent (if married, spouse's consent also) |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older and of sound intellect |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult, or husband and wife jointly, except one spouse cannot adopt without consent of other. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | Not required |
| State Agency/Court | Social & Rehabilitation Services/District |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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