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The state of Minnesota allows any individual to be adopted, although children 14 and older must consent to the adoption in writing. To adopt a child, you must have lived in the state for at least one year. However, this requirement may be reduced to 30 days or waived altogether if it's in the child's best interests.

Generally, the steps of the court process include: The adoption case is filed with the juvenile court in the county where the petitioner(s) lives; Petitioner(s) must file a petition (and written consents or other documents depending on the type of adoption) and a proposed adoption decree;

parent adoption in Minnesota involves four steps: (1) termination of the biological parent's parental rights; (2) petitioning the court for adoption; (3) background work conducted by social services; and (4) the final hearing. The process typically takes about six months to complete.

Consent. (a) A parent whose rights to the child have not been terminated must consent to the adoption of the child. A parent may consent to the adoption of the child under section 260C. 515, subdivision 3, and that consent shall be irrevocable upon acceptance by the court except as otherwise provided in section 260C.

Parents wishing to adopt in Minnesota must: Be at least 21 years of age. Have sufficient household income to support adopted child/ren. Adoption assistance is available, but is not intended to cover the actual costs of raising a child.

Consent. (a) A parent whose rights to the child have not been terminated must consent to the adoption of the child. A parent may consent to the adoption of the child under section 260C. 515, subdivision 3, and that consent shall be irrevocable upon acceptance by the court except as otherwise provided in section 260C.