Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 25.23.005 (2026)
Construction of chapter; rights of persons affected by adoption
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Sec. 25.23.005. Construction of chapter; rights of persons affected by adoption.
This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that the best interests of adopted children are promoted. Due regard shall be given to the rights of all persons affected by a child's adoption.
This chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that the best interests of adopted children are promoted. Due regard shall be given to the rights of all persons affected by a child's adoption.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1994–2025 · leading case: Adoption B.B. v. R.K.B., 2017 UT 59 (Utah 2017).
Adoption B.B. v. R.K.B., 2017 UT 59 (Utah 2017). “13 Alaska Stat. § 25.23.005 (The adoption "chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that the best interests of adopted children are promoted.”
In Re the Adoption of S.K.L.H., 204 P.3d 320 (Alaska 2009). “2d 276, 278-80 (Alaska 1991) (accommodating best interest of child to be adopted with due process guarantee of court-appointed counsel to contest adoption). 36 . A best interests analysis is explicitly warranted only when a parent wishes to withdraw consent to an adoption after…”
In Re Adoption of Keith MW, 79 P.3d 623 (Alaska 2003). “, AS 25.23.005. [57] By contrast the 1994 Uniform Adoption Act only allows revocation as a matter of right within 192 hours after birth.”
In Re the Adoption of Missy M., 133 P.3d 645 (Alaska 2006). “088; AS 25.23.005. 51 . In the interim, the trial court may make custody determinations in the best interests of the child under AS 25.”
Adoption of N.P.S., 868 P.2d 934 (Alaska 1994). “The Preference of N.P.S. The superior court found that “[N.”
R.F. v. S.S., 928 P.2d 1194 (Alaska 1996). “The Alaska adoption statute states that it “shall be liberally construed to the end that the best interests of adopted children are promoted.”
Native Vill. of Napaimute Traditional Council v. Terence W., 79 P.3d 623 (Alaska 2003). “, AS 25.23.005. . By contrast the 1994 Uniform Adoption Act only allows revocation as a maiter of right within 192 hours after birth.”
Rf v. Ss, 928 P.2d 1194 (Alaska 1996). “The Alaska adoption statute states that it "shall be liberally construed to the end that the best interests of adopted children are promoted.”
In Re Adoption of E.H. & J.H., 431 P.3d 1190 (Alaska 2018). “(quoting AS 25.23.005 ). 14 Id. at 328. 15 See AS 25.”
In the Matter of the Adoption of C.R. & E.R., Edna L. (Mother) v. State of Alaska, DHSS, OCS, John L. (Father) v. State of Alaska, DFCS, OCS, In the Matter of Adoption of C.R. & E.R., State of Alaska, DFCS, OCS v. John L., State of Alaska, DFCS, OCS v. Edna L. (Alaska 2025). “Lastly, because the adoption remains valid, we agree that the CINA case is moot.”
A.B. (Mother) v. State of Alaska, OCS (Alaska 2012). “1983); AS 25.23.005 (state adoption statutes must be liberally construed to promote the best interests of the child)).”
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