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Wyoming Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 1-22-101; et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult person who has resided in state during 60 days immediately preceding filing of petition and who is determined by court to be fit and competent to be a parent. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months |
| State Agency/Court | Department of Family Services/District |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | - |
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