What are Kentucky's adoption laws?

Kentucky adoption is governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 199. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 12 months (KRS § 199.470)

Court: Circuit Court

Child Consent: Age 12+ (KRS § 199.500)

Abandonment: 6 months no contact (KRS § 199.502)

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (KRS § 199.473)

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

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