Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption - Maine
Date: January 2020
Who May Adopt
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 18-C, § 9-301
Spouses or unmarried persons jointly or an unmarried person, whether resident or nonresident of the State, may petition the court to adopt a person.
Who May Be Adopted
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 18-C, § 9-301
Any person, regardless of age, may be adopted.
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Citation: Ann. Stat. Tit. 18-C, § 9-302
The child may be placed by either of the following:
- The child's parent(s)
- The person or agency having legal custody or guardianship of the child