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New Jersey Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 9:3, et seq. (minor); 2A:22-1 et seq. (adult); No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person. If adult adoption, must be 10 years younger than petitioner |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 10 years and older (to be given consideration) |
| Who May Adopt | Any person of at least 18 yrs. If petitioner is married, spouse must consent or application may be made jointly. Court may waive any of these requirements for good cause. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months |
| State Agency/Court | Human Services/Superior, Chancery Division, Family Dept. |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Not specified |
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