What are Arkansas's adoption laws?

Arkansas adoption is governed by Arkansas Code Annotated Title 9, Chapter 9. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 0 months (A.C.A. § 9-9-203)

Court: Circuit Court

Child Consent: Age 10+ (A.C.A. § 9-9-206)

Abandonment: 12 months no contact (A.C.A. § 9-9-207)

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (A.C.A. § 9-9-212)

Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 4-8 weeks

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