25-6-25. Effect of adoption orders of another jurisdiction or nation. Any order of adoption entered in compliance with the laws of another jurisdiction or nation shall have the same effect as an order for adoption entered in this state. Source: SL 2007, ch 157, §1.
25-6-3. Consent of spouse required for adoption. A married man not lawfully separated from his wife cannot adopt a child without the consent of his wife, nor can a married woman, not thus separated from her husband, without his consent, provided the husband or wife not consenting is capable of giving such consent. Source: SDC […]
25-6-4. Consent of child’s parents required for adoption–Court waiver of consent. No child may be adopted without the consent of the child’s parents. However, if it is in the best interest of the child, the court may waive consent from a parent or putative father who: (1)Has been convicted of any crime punishable by imprisonment […]
25-6-4.1. Compelling, coercing, or forcing adoption as felony. It shall be unlawful to compel, coerce, or force by any means, any person to release, sell, place, relinquish, or give up for adoption any minor child. A violation of this section shall be a Class 6 felony. Source: SL 1977, ch 205, §2.
25-6-4.2. Offering, giving, or receiving unauthorized consideration for adoption as felony. Any person who offers, gives, or receives any money or other consideration or thing of value in connection with the placing of any child for adoption, or relating to the consent to adoption, or with the petition for adoption except such charges as are […]
25-6-5. Consent of child over twelve required. The consent of the child, if over the age of twelve years, is necessary to its adoption. Source: SDC 1939, §14.0404.
25-6-6. Jurisdiction of circuit court–Appeal. The circuit court is vested with the jurisdiction to hear, try, and determine all matters relative to the adoption of children, subject to the right of appeal in the same form and manner as appeals are taken from the circuit court. Source: SDC 1939, §14.0405; SL 1951, ch 42, §1.
25-6-7. Venue of adoption proceedings. The circuit court for the county of the child’s legal residence or of the adopting parent’s legal residence according to where petition is first filed shall have the original jurisdiction. Source: SDC 1939, §14.0405; SL 1951, ch 42, §1.
25-6-8. Joinder of proceedings as to two or more children–Separate orders required. The adoption of two or more children by the same adopting parent or parents may be included in one proceeding, provided, that a separate order of adoption shall be made and filed by the court as to each child adopted. Source: SDC 1939, […]
25-6-9. Period of residence in home required before petition granted. No petition for adoption shall be granted until the child shall have lived within the proposed foster home for a period of at least six months. Source: SDC 1939, §14.0406; SL 1945, ch 47, §1; SL 1947, ch 54.
25-6-9.1. Home study report––Requirement––Cost. A person may not place a child in a home for adoption until a home study has been completed by a licensed child placement agency, as defined in §26-6-14, the Department of Social Services, or a certified social worker eligible to engage in private independent practice, as defined in §36-26-17. Any […]
25-6-9.2. Effective date. The provisions of §§25-6-9.1 and 25-6-15 apply to any child placement made after July 1, 1986. Source: SL 1986, ch 214, §4.
