Parties to An Adoption
Nevada
Who May Adopt
Statute: §§ 127.020; 127.030
• An adult
person at least 10 years older than the adoptee
• Any adult
Married persons must adopt jointly.
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: §§ 127.020; 127.190
• A minor
child at least 10 years younger than the adoptive parent
• Any adult
person younger than the adoptive parent
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 127.040; 127.050
• The child's
parent(s)
• The child's
guardian
• An agency
that provides child welfare services
• A licensed
child-placing agency
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