Are there any special requirements for adoption in Mississippi?

Yes, Mississippi has some specific requirements to be aware of:

1. Mississippi requires: Petition for Adoption Consent forms or motion to waive consent Spouse's consent to adoption Filing

2. Mississippi allows: Personal service by sheriff or process server Service by publication if location unknown Step 5: Wai

3. Mississippi requires adopting parents to be at least 21 or at least 10 years older than the child.

Standard requirements also apply:

• 3 months Mississippi residency (Miss. Code § 93-17-3)
• Background check for the adopting stepparent
• Child consent if age 14+ (Miss. Code § 93-17-5)
• Home study waived for stepparents (Miss. Code § 93-17-11)

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