Parties to An Adoption
Rhode Island
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 15-7-4
• Any resident
• A
non-resident who adopts a child in the custody of a child-placing agency
A husband and wife must petition jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 15-7-4
• Any person
younger than the adopter and under age 18
• Persons over
age 18 whose adoptions are granted by the probate court
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 15-7-2
• A parent who
notifies the department
• The
department or child-placing agency
Court Jurisdiction and Venue for Adoption Petitions
Jurisdiction
Citation: 23 Pa. § 2301
The court of common pleas of each county
Venue
Citation: 23 Pa. § 2302
The county where:
- The parent or parents, the adoptee, or the petitioner resides
- The agency having custody or responsible for placement is located
- The adoptee formerly resided, with permission of the court
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