What are Iowa's adoption laws?

Iowa adoption is governed by Iowa Code Chapter 600. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 0 months (Iowa Code § 600.3)

Court: District Court

Child Consent: Age 14+ (Iowa Code § 600.7)

Abandonment: 6 months no contact (Iowa Code § 600A.8)

Termination: Requires separate petition

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (Iowa Code § 600.8)

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

Iowa has 99 counties, each with its own District Court. Our documents are customized for your specific countie's requirements.

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