Parties to An Adoption
Maine
Who May Adopt
Statute: Tit. 18-A, § 9-301
• A husband
and wife jointly
• An unmarried
person
• Resident or
nonresident
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Tit. 18-A, § 9-301
Any person, regardless of age
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Tit. 18-A, § 9-302
• The child's
parent(s)
• Person or
agency having legal custody of guardianship of the child
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