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ABA Family Legal Guide
Family Law
Children
Adoption
How does one adopt a child?
Adoption laws vary from state to state. For a minor child who is not related to the adoptive parent or parents, there are generally two types of adoptions: agency adoptions and private or independent adoptions.
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