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Minnesota Adoption Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Minnesota adoption laws protect the legal rights of the adoptive parents, the birth parents, and the prospective adoptive parents. Under the state’s laws, all parties have important roles in the adoption proceedings.<\/p>\r\n

Minnesota’s adoption laws resemble those of other states. All states have their own requirements for residency<\/a> and age at which children must consent to adoption. Prospective parents in Minnesota should expect to work with an adoption agency at some point during the adoption. This article reviews Minnesota’s adoption requirements for adoptive families and birth parents.<\/p>\r\n

Minnesota Adoption Laws<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Minnesota requires potential parents to live in Minnesota for one year. Courts may waive this if it is in the child’s best interests. Minnesota recognizes several types of adoption.<\/p>\r\n