Parties to An Adoption

Wyoming

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 1-22-103

Any adult person who has resided in the State at least 60 days and determined to be fit and competent

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 1-22-102

Any person present within the State when the petition is filed

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 1-22-109

• The child's parent(s)

• Legal guardian or custodian

• A licensed child-placing agency

• The Department of Family Services

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© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. If you would like to contact the NAIC, you can email them at naic@caliber.com.

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