§ 9-9-221. Uniformity of interpretation

This subchapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

§ 9-9-222. Repeal and effective date

(a) The following acts and laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed as of the effective date of this subchapter: (1) Acts 1947, No. 369; (2) Acts 1953, No. 254; (3) Acts 1953, No. 265; (4) Acts 1969, No. 303, § 17. (b) Any adoption or termination proceedings pending on the effective […]

§ 9-9-223. Termination of rights of nonparental relatives

Except as provided in this subchapter with regard to parental rights, any rights to a child which a nonparental relative may derive through a parent or by court order may, if the best interests of the child so require, be terminated in connection with a proceeding for adoption or for termination of parental rights.

§ 9-9-224. Child born to unmarried mother

In all cases involving a child born to a mother unmarried at the time of the child’s birth, the following procedure shall apply: (a) Upon filing of the petition for adoption and prior to the entry of a decree for adoption a certified statement shall be obtained from the Putative Father Registry stating: (1) The […]