2016 Louisiana Laws
Children's Code
CHC 1281.9 - Persons who may petition for intercountry adoption
Art. 1281.9. Persons who may petition for intercountry adoption
A United States citizen and his spouse who is a United States citizen or has lawful immigration status may petition jointly, or an unmarried United States citizen at least twenty-five years of age, may petition for intercountry adoption. At least one petitioner shall be a domiciliary of Louisiana. When one joint petitioner dies after the petition has been filed, the adoption proceedings may continue as though the survivor was a single original petitioner.
Acts 1999, No. 1268, §1; Acts 2013, No. 86, §1.
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