Adoption

Adoption is a big decision to make and you want to be sure you do everything properly to protect both you and your future child. If you need assistance with this the Law Offices of Louis R. Fine are here to help.

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Who may Adopt? (Statute: 750 ILCS 50/2)

• A resident for at least 6 months or a member of the armed forces domiciled in the state for 90 days
• A reputable adult of either sex
• A minor with leave of the court
• Husband and wife residing together must petition jointly; a husband or wife can adopt singly if he or she has been separated for one year or more. It need not be a legal separation.
• Residency requirement does not apply to a related child or to an agency placement.

Who may be adopted? (Statute: 750 ILCS 50/3)

• Any child
• Any adult who has resided with the adoptive parent for at least 2 years while the person was a minor or who is related to the adoptive parent

Who may place a child for adoption? (Statute: 750 ILCS 50/4.1)

• The Department of Children and Family Services
• Any agency licensed by the department