What are Louisiana's adoption laws?

Louisiana adoption is governed by Louisiana Children's Code Title XII. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 0 months (La. Ch.C. Art. 1171)

Court: District Court

Child Consent: Age 12+ (La. Ch.C. Art. 1193)

Abandonment: 12 months no contact (La. Ch.C. Art. 1245)

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (La. Ch.C. Art. 1208)

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

Louisiana has 64 parishes, each with its own District Court. Our documents are customized for your specific parishe's requirements.

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