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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