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Adoption is a legal process in which an adult person assumes responsibility for the care and support of another person (usually a child) who is not the adoptive parent's biological child. The laws governing adoption of children in the United States are state laws, and vary from state to state.

In Minnesota, adoption is governed by state statutes that outline the legal process by which an individual or couple becomes the legal parent(s) of a child who is not their biological offspring. This process involves terminating the parental rights of the child's biological parents and establishing a new, permanent legal parent-child relationship with the adoptive parents. Minnesota law requires that prospective adoptive parents go through a home study process, obtain background checks, and may need to attend training or counseling sessions. The adoption process can involve private arrangements, agency adoptions, international adoptions, or adoptions through the state foster care system. The consent of the biological parents is typically required unless their rights have been legally terminated due to abuse, neglect, or other serious issues. The adoption is finalized in court, and the adoptive parents are granted all the legal rights and responsibilities of biological parents. It's important to note that adoption laws can be complex and may involve interstate or international legal considerations, so working with an attorney experienced in adoption law is often necessary.

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