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Michigan Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | MCLA §710.21, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any person; if married, spouse must join. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months, unless waived by court |
| State Agency/Court | Family Independence Agency/Family Division of Circuit |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 21 days from entry of order or denial of petition for rehearing |
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