§ 1-101. Definitions
§ 1-101. Definitions As used in this title: (1) “Adoptee” means a person who is adopted or is to be adopted. (2) “Adult” means a person who has attained 18 years of age. (3) “Agency” means the Department or a child-placing public or private entity that is licensed in this State to place minors for […]
§ 1-102. Who may adopt or be adopted
§ 1-102. Who may adopt or be adopted (a) Subject to this title, any person may adopt or be adopted by another person for the purpose of creating the relationship of parent and child between them. (b) If a family unit consists of a parent and the parent’s partner, and adoption is in the best […]
§ 1-103. Name of adoptee after adoption
§ 1-103. Name of adoptee after adoption The name of an adoptee designated in a decree of adoption takes effect as specified in the decree. (Added 1995, No. 161 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)