Parties to An Adoption
Ohio
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 3107.03
• A husband
and wife together, at least one of whom is an adult
• An unmarried
adult or a married person singly if legally separated
• An unmarried
minor parent
• A stepparent
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 3107.02
• Any minor
• An adult if
he is:
o Totally and
permanently disabled
o Mentally
retarded
o A stepchild
or foster child and the relationship was established while the person was still
a minor
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: § 3107.011
All adoptions must be arranged by an agency
or an attorney.
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