Section 25-6-2 – Adoption of minor child permitted–Minimum difference in ages–Best interests of child.
25-6-2. Adoption of minor child permitted–Minimum difference in ages–Best interests of child. Any minor child may be adopted by any adult person. However, the person adopting the child shall be at least ten years older than the child adopted unless the court finds the adoption of the child by the adult person in the best […]
Section 25-6-3 – Consent of spouse required for adoption.
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 […]