1-22-114. Effect of adoption.
(a) Upon the entry of a final decree of adoption the former parent, guardian or putative father of the child shall have no right to the control or custody of the child. The adopting persons shall have all of the rights and obligations respecting the child as if they were natural parents.
(b) Adopted persons may assume the surname of the adoptive parent. They are entitled to the same rights of person and property as children and heirs at law of the persons who adopted them.
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.