Chapter 06 - Adoption Of Children

Chapter 06 - Adoption Of Children

§ 25-6-1 Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father--Legitimation from birth.
§ 25-6-1.1 Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged.
§ 25-6-2 Adoption of minor child permitted--Minimum difference in ages--Best interests of child.
§ 25-6-3 Consent of spouse required for adoption.
§ 25-6-4 Consent of child's parents required for adoption--Court waiver of consent.
§ 25-6-4.1 Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony.
§ 25-6-4.2 Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony.
§ 25-6-5 Consent of child over twelve required.
§ 25-6-6 Jurisdiction of circuit court--Appeal.
§ 25-6-7 Venue of adoption proceedings.
§ 25-6-8 Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children--Separate orders required.
§ 25-6-9 Period of residence in home required before petition granted.
§ 25-6-9.1 Home study report required--Criminal record check and central registry screening to be included--Violation as misdemeanor.
§ 25-6-9.2 Effective date.
§ 25-6-10 Time of hearing on petition fixed--Investigation ordered by court.
§ 25-6-11 Notice to Department of Social Services--Recommendation of department--Appearance.
§ 25-6-12 Execution of consent and agreement by parties--Appearances at hearing.
§ 25-6-13 Examination of witnesses and investigations by court--Order of adoption--Contents.
§ 25-6-14 Repealed.
§ 25-6-15 Restrictions on access to court records in adoption proceedings--Court order required for disclosure of information--Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency--Disclosure not contested nor supported.
§ 25-6-15.1 Confidentiality of records.
§ 25-6-15.2 Nonidentifying information--Release to adoptive parent or adoptee.
§ 25-6-15.3 Registry of consents to release of identifying information.
§ 25-6-16 Change of name by adopted child--Relationship with adoptive parent.
§ 25-6-17 Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption--Exceptions.
§ 25-6-18 Petition for adoption of adult--Consent--Residence requirement.
§ 25-6-19 Order for adoption of adult.
§ 25-6-20 Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults--Effect of adoption--New birth certificate optional.
§ 25-6-21 Cure of past irregularities in proceedings--Limitation of actions.
§ 25-6-22 Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian--Written request--Proof.
§ 25-6-23 Medical and social history form filed in adoption of abused or neglected child--Availability to adoptive parents and adoptee--Failure to comply.
§ 25-6-24 Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act.
§ 25-6-25 Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation.

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