42-1-105. Who may be adopted.
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42-1-105 . Who may be adopted.
(1)A child is legally free for adoption if:
(a)the child does not have a living parent;
(b)the parental rights of the living parents of the child have been terminated according to the laws of this state or of another jurisdiction; or
(c)the living parents, guardian authorized by the court, or department or agency with custody of the child consent to the adoption.
(2)An adult may be adopted as provided in 42-4-401 through 42-4-405 .
(3)A stepchild may be adopted as provided in 42-4-301 through 42-4-304 and 42-4-309 through 42-4-312 .