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Montana Title 42. Adoption § 42-1-106. Who may adopt

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following individuals who otherwise meet the requirements of this title are eligible to adopt a child:

(1) a husband and wife jointly or either the husband or wife if the other spouse is a parent of the child;

(2) an unmarried individual who is at least 18 years of age; or

(3) a married individual at least 18 years of age who is legally separated from the other spouse or whose spouse has judicially been declared incompetent.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 42. Adoption § 42-1-106. Who may adopt - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-42-adoption/mt-st-42-1-106/

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