1-22-113. Petition for adoption of an adult; consent required.
When a petition to adopt an adult is filed a copy of the petition together with a summons issued as in other civil actions shall be served on the adult. If the adult objects to adoption by the petitioner the petition shall be dismissed. When the consent of the adult is given, the petition shall be granted and a final decree of adoption made and entered. The decree may change the name of the adopted person.
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.