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
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