Parties to An Adoption
Iowa
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 600.4
• An unmarried
adult
• Husband and
wife together
• Husband or
wife separately under certain conditions
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 600.10
A minor person who has lived with adoption
petitioner a minimum of 180 days
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 600.7; 600.7A
• Guardian of
the person to be adopted
• The
Department of Human Services
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