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Maine Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | Tit. 18A §9-101, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person, minor or adult; only a minor can be placed under guardianship |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Husband and wife jointly, unmarried person, resident or non-resident. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 1 year may be required at discretion of court |
| State Agency/Court | Human Services/Probate |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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