Parties to An Adoption

West Virginia

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 48-22-201

• Any person

• A stepparent

• A husband and wife jointly

• Any married person with consent of spouse

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: §§ 48-22-201; 48-22-801

• Any minor child

• Any person age 18 or older by a West Virginia resident

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 49-3-1

• The child welfare agency

• The department

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© This information is from the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. If you would like to contact the NAIC, you can email them at naic@caliber.com.

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