Parties to An Adoption
Delaware
Who May Adopt
Statute: Title 13, § 903
• An unmarried
person
• Husband and
wife jointly
• A divorced
or legally separated person
• Residents of
the State at the time of filing
• Over age 21
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: Title 13, § 908
A child who is legally free for adoption
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: Title 13, § 904
• The
department
• A licensed
or authorized agency
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