What are Oklahoma's adoption laws?

Oklahoma adoption is governed by Oklahoma Statutes Title 10, Article 75. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 6 months (10 O.S. § 7503-1.1)

Court: District Court

Child Consent: Age 12+ (10 O.S. § 7503-2.1)

Abandonment: 12 months no contact (10 O.S. § 7505-4.2)

Termination: Requires separate petition

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (10 O.S. § 7505-3.1)

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

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