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Nevada Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 127, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person (consent of spouse required for adult persons) |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Minor: Any adult who is 10 years older than adoptee. If petitioner is married, spouse must join. Must have resided in state during 6 months preceding adoption. Adult: Any adult may adopt younger adult except spouse. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months |
| State Agency/Court | Human Resources, Division of Child and Family Services/District |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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