Montana § 42-1-106 Who May Adopt

Montana Statutes

§ 42-1-106 — Who May Adopt

Montana § 42-1-106

Title 42ADOPTION

Ch. 1GENERAL ADOPTION PROVISIONS

Part 1Adoption Policy and Procedures

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Mont. Code Ann. § 42-1-106 (2026).

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42-1-106 . Who may adopt. The following individuals who otherwise meet the requirements of this title are eligible to adopt a child:

(1)a husband and wife jointly or either the husband or wife if the other spouse is a parent of the child;

(2)an unmarried individual who is at least 18 years of age; or

(3)a married individual at least 18 years of age who is legally separated from the other spouse or whose spouse has judicially been declared incompetent.

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42-1-106 . Who may adopt. The following individuals who otherwise meet the requirements of this title are eligible to adopt a child:
(1) a husband and wife jointly or either the husband or wife if the other spouse is a parent of the child;
(2) an unmarried individual who is at least 18 years of age; or
(3) a married individual at least 18 years of age who is legally separated from the other spouse or whose spouse has judicially been declared incompetent.