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2022 Wyoming Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 22 - Adoption
Article 1 - In General
Section 1-22-102 - Persons Subject to Adoption.
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WY Stat § 1-22-102 (2022)
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1-22-102. Persons subject to adoption.
(a) Any child may be adopted who is within this state when the petition for adoption is filed.
(b) Any adult may be adopted, regardless of his residence within or outside of this state at the time the petition is filed, provided:
(i) The adopting parent was a stepparent, grandparent or other blood relative, foster parent or legal guardian who participated in the raising of the adult when the adult was a child; and
(ii) The adult files a consent to the adoption with the court.
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