Parties to An Adoption
Wisconsin
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 48.82
• A resident
of the State
• A husband
and wife jointly
• A stepparent
• An unmarried
adult
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 48.81
Any child present in the State who is free
for adoption, as defined in this section
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 48.837; 48.833
• A parent
having custody of the child
• The
department
• A licensed
child-placing agency
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