Chapter 6 - ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
- Section 25-6-1 - Adoption of illegitimate child by acknowledgment and conduct of father-Legitimation from birth
- Section 25-6-1.1 - Father of illegitimate child not entitled to notice unless acknowledged
- Section 25-6-2 - Adoption of minor child permitted-Minimum difference in ages-Best interests of child
- Section 25-6-3 - Consent of spouse required for adoption
- Section 25-6-4 - Consent of child's parents required for adoption-Court waiver of consent
- Section 25-6-4.1 - Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony
- Section 25-6-4.2 - Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony
- Section 25-6-5 - Consent of child over twelve required
- Section 25-6-6 - Jurisdiction of circuit court-Appeal
- Section 25-6-7 - Venue of adoption proceedings
- Section 25-6-8 - Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children-Separate orders required
- Section 25-6-9 - Period of residence in home required before petition granted
- Section 25-6-9.1 - Home study report-Requirement-Cost
- Section 25-6-9.2 - Effective date
- Section 25-6-10 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Time of hearing on petition fixed-Investigation ordered by court
- Section 25-6-10 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Time of hearing on petition fixed-Investigation ordered by court
- Section 25-6-11 - Notice to Department of Social Services-Recommendation of department-Appearance
- Section 25-6-12 - Execution of consent and agreement by parties-Appearances at hearing
- Section 25-6-13 - Examination of witnesses and investigations by court-Order of adoption-Contents
- Section 25-6-14 - [Repealed]
- Section 25-6-15 - Access to court adoption records restricted-Notice of hearing to department or adoption agency-Disclosure not contested nor supported
- Section 25-6-15.1 - Confidentiality of records
- Section 25-6-15.2 - Nonidentifying information-Release to adoptive parent or adoptee
- Section 25-6-15.3 - Registry of consents to release of identifying information
- Section 25-6-16 - Change of name by adopted child-Relationship with adoptive parent
- Section 25-6-17 - Rights and duties of natural parents terminated on adoption-Exceptions
- Section 25-6-18 - Petition for adoption of adult-Consent-Residence requirement
- Section 25-6-19 - Order for adoption of adult
- Section 25-6-20 - Jurisdictional provisions applicable to adoption of adults-Effect of adoption-New birth certificate optional
- Section 25-6-21 - Cure of past irregularities in proceedings-Limitation of actions
- Section 25-6-22 - Medical information on adoptee's birthparent available to adoptee or adoptee's legal guardian-Written request-Proof
- Section 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
- Section 25-6-24 - Due regard to be afforded Indian Child Welfare Act
- Section 25-6-25 - Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation