Parties to An Adoption
Michigan
Who May Adopt
Statute: § 710.24
• Any person
• A husband
and wife jointly
Who May Be Adopted
Statute: § 710.24
Any child or adult
Who May Place a Child for Adoption
Statute: §§ 710.23a, 710.23b, 710.23c
• A parent or
guardian having legal and physical custody
• A
child-placing agency
• The
department
• A court
having legal custody
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