What are Wyoming's adoption laws?

Wyoming adoption is governed by Wyoming Statutes Title 1, Chapter 22. Here are the key provisions:

Residency: 60 months (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-104)

Court: District Court

Child Consent: Age 14+ (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-109)

Abandonment: 12 months no contact (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-110)

Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding

Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-107)

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

Wyoming has 23 counties, each with its own District Court. Our documents are customized for your specific countie's requirements.

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