Where can I find Idaho's adoption statutes?

Idaho stepparent adoption is governed by Idaho Code Title 16, Chapter 15. Here are the key statutes:

• I.C. § 16-1504

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title16/T16CH15/SECT16-1504/

• I.C. § 16-2005

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title16/T16CH20/SECT16-2005/

• I.C. § 16-1501

https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/Title16/T16CH15/SECT16-1501/

Key provisions:

• Residency: 6 months (Idaho Code § 16-1504)
• Abandonment: 6 months (Idaho Code § 16-2005)
• Child consent: Age 12+ (Idaho Code § 16-1504)
• Home study: Waived for stepparents (Idaho Code § 16-1506)

You don't need to read these yourself — we know them inside out and prepare all your documents in compliance with Idaho law. But they're here if you want to review them.