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Utah Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 78-30-1, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any child 10 years younger than petitioner; any adult |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 12 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult. Must have consent of spouse if married. A single person who is "cohabitating" and involved in a sexual relationship without being married may not adopt. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months; 1 year for adoptive stepparents |
| State Agency/Court | Child and Family Services/District or Juvenile |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | Cannot be contested after entry of final adoption decree |
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