Parties to An Adoption
New Jersey
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 9:3-43
• Any person
who is at least 18 years of age and 10 years older than adoptee may adopt.
• Married
persons must adopt jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 9:3-39.1
Any child
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 9:3-39.1
• The parent
or guardian of the child
• An approved
agency
• An
intermediary, if the adoptive parent has a home study through an approved agency
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