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Adoption is the legal process in which a person assumes responsibility for the health, safety, well-being, and financial support of another person—usually a child—and terminates the rights and responsibilities of the adopted person’s biological parent or parents.

In North Dakota, adoption is governed by Chapter 14-15 of the North Dakota Century Code. The process allows an individual or a couple to legally assume parental rights and responsibilities for a child. This includes providing for the child's health, safety, well-being, and financial support. The adoption process requires the termination of the biological parents' legal rights and responsibilities, except in the case of an adult adoption where this may not be necessary. The process typically involves a home study, background checks, and court proceedings. The court must find that the adoption is in the best interest of the child before it can be finalized. North Dakota law allows for various types of adoption, including agency adoptions, private adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and adult adoptions. Each type of adoption may have specific requirements and procedures that must be followed.

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