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Parties to An Adoption
Massachusetts Who May Adopt Statute: Ch. 210 § 1 • Any adult • Husband and wife jointly • A minor with his spouse to adopt the natural child of one of the parties Who May Be Adopted Statute: Ch. 210 § 1 Any person younger than the petitioner, except for a spouse, sibling, or aunt or uncle Who May Place a Child for Adoption Statute: Ch. 210, §§ 2; 11A • The child's parent(s) • The Department of Social Services • A licensed child-placing agency © This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. If you are an adoption professional and have updated information for this portion of our site let us know by contacting us at 1-800-ADOPTION or e-mail us at editors@americanadoptions.com. DISCLAIMER
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