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.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Title 1 - Code of Civil Procedure
Section 1-22-101 - Definitions.
Section 1-22-102 - Persons Subject to Adoption.
Section 1-22-103 - Adopting Parties.
Section 1-22-105 - Hearings to Be Closed; Attendance of Parties.
Section 1-22-106 - When Petition to Be Filed; Order for Hearing.
Section 1-22-107 - Service of Petition and Order; When Service by Publication Permitted; Exception.
Section 1-22-108 - Hearing on Petition and Objections; Findings by Court; Effect of Default.
Section 1-22-109 - Consent to Adoption.
Section 1-22-110 - When Adoption Permitted Without Consent.
Section 1-22-111 - Decree; Investigation; Denial of Adoption.
Section 1-22-112 - Application for Final Decree.
Section 1-22-113 - Petition for Adoption of an Adult; Consent Required.
Section 1-22-114 - Effect of Adoption.
Section 1-22-116 - Medical History of Natural Parents and Adoptive Child.