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  8. Chapter 3 - Adoption.


Chapter 3 - Adoption.


  • § 16–301. Jurisdiction; rules.
  • § 16–302. Persons who may adopt.
  • § 16–303. Persons adopted.
  • § 16–304. Consent; exceptions.
  • § 16–305. Petition for adoption.
  • § 16–306. Notice of adoption proceedings.
  • § 16–307. Investigation, report, and recommendation.
  • § 16–308. Investigations when prospective adoptee is adult or petitioner is spouse or domestic partner of natural parent.
  • § 16–309. Adoption proceedings.
  • § 16–310. Finality of decrees of adoption.
  • § 16–311. Sealing and inspection of records and papers.
  • § 16–312. Legal effects of adoption.
  • § 16–313. Child as including adopted person.
  • § 16–314. Birth certificates.
  • § 16–315. Prior proceedings.
  • § 16–316. Appointment and compensation of counsel; guardian ad litem.
  • § 16–317. Recognition of foreign adoptions and elective petitions for District adoption.
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