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South Carolina Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 20-7-1646 to 1890; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any child present in state; any adult |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any South Carolina resident may petition court to adopt child. Nonresidents may apply in exceptional circumstances. Any adult person may adopt any other adult person. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 90 days |
| State Agency/Court | State Dept. of Social Services/Family |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Relief may be granted after duty of decree only for extrinsic fraud |
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