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Louisiana Children's Code Tit. XII, Art. 1170. Types of adoption

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A. This Title sets forth the exclusive procedures for adoption of minor children in Louisiana. There are three types of adoption of minor children in Louisiana:

(1) Agency adoption.

(2) Private adoption.

(3) Intrafamily adoption.

B. The procedures governing each type of adoption are set forth in the following Articles.

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