Source: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-law-about-adoption
Timestamp: 2019-10-21 00:33:41
Document Index: 799303154

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 21', '§ 22', '§ 2', '§ 1901', '§ 670', '§ 1996', '§ 2', '§ 25', '§ 9']

A compilation of laws, regulations, cases, and web sources on adoption law by the Trial Court Law Libraries.
Adoptions: family law advocacy for low and moderate income litigants, 3d ed., 2018, Chapter 14. Mass. Legal Services
The court adoption process, Mass. Trial Court.
By understanding the adoption process in the Massachusetts Court system, you will have the tools you need to bring a new member to your family.
MGL c. 18B, § 21 [DSS's] Adoption subsidy program
MGL c. 18B, § 22 Adoption and medical assistance for interstate children; interstate compacts
MGL c.46, §§ 2B-2C Access to birth certificates
606 CMR 5 Standards for the licensure or approval of agencies offering child placement and adoption services
25 USC § 1901 The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA)
42 USC § 670 The Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980
42 USC § 1996b Interethnic adoption
Adoption of Mariano, 77 Mass. App. Ct. 656 (2010)
It was not in the child's best interests to allow his divorcing father to surrender his parental rights, and his divorcing mother to adopt him. "This case illustrates a firm principle in Massachusetts family law. In the negotiation of their disengagement, divorcing parents may not bargain away the best interests of their children."
Adoption of Marlene, 443 Mass. 494 (2005)
Adoption of a Minor, 471 Mass. 373 (2015)
Adoption of Tammy, 416 Mass. 205 (1993)
White v. Laingoir, 434 Mass. 64 (2001)
Without the consent of the 12 year old child, under G.L. c.210 § 2, she could not be adopted.
Adopting from DCF, Dept. of Children and Families.
Children of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds are waiting to be adopted in Massachusetts. Learn how to apply to adopt a child from DCF.
This online book is not specific to Massachusetts. Chapter 4: “I’m mom, she’s mommy (or I’m daddy, he’s papa)” –adopting a child. Requires library card for access
This online book is not specific to Massachusetts. Chapter 7: Starting a family – adopting a child Requires Library Card for access.
Adopting in Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Center for Adoption Research, 2000.
An 84-page publication, this book provides clear information about about the entire adoption process.
Adoption and reproductive technology law in Massachusetts, MCLE, 2018
Family law and practice: with forms (Mass. practice v.2), West Group, with supplement, §§ 25.1 - 25.5 Adoptions in general – Adoption of children by domestic partners.
Kindregan's Massachusetts domestic relations rules and statutes annotated : with related federal statutes annotated, West, annual. Chapter 10: 10.1- Adoption of Children
LexisNexis practice guide: Massachusetts family law, annual. Chapter 9 Adoption: §§ 9.1-9.18.
Methods of practice with forms (Mass. practice, v. 5A), 4th ed. West Group, 2000 with annual supplement, sec. 25:1 to 25:13 (Includes forms)
Summary of basic law (Mass. practice v. 14B) West Group, with supplement, sec.8.168-8.184
Find out who is eligible to adopt