Who May Adopt

Who May Adopt. Any adult individual who is a resident of the Commonwealth, not married, or any person married to the legal father or mother of a minor child, or a husband and wife jointly, may petition the Superior Court for leave to adopt an individual toward whom he or they do not sustain the legal relationship of parent and child and for a change of the name of the individual; provided, however, that the petitioner(s) shall be at least 10 years older than the child to be adopted. The petition shall be in such form and shall include such information as prescribed in 8 CMC § 1408 and exhibits as may be prescribed by the Superior Court. Source: PL 8-42, § 5.