Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 1-22-102 (2026)

Persons subject to adoption; applicability of

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Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act.

     (a) Any child may be adopted who is within this state when
the petition for adoption is filed.

     (b) Any adult may be adopted, regardless of his residence
within or outside of this state at the time the petition is
filed, provided:

           (i) The adopting parent was a stepparent, grandparent
or other blood relative, foster parent or legal guardian who
participated in the raising of the adult when the adult was a
child; and

          (ii)   The adult files a consent to the adoption with
the court.

     (c) If the child to be adopted under this act is an Indian
child as defined by W.S. 14-6-702(a)(iv), the court, agency and
any party to the adoption proceeding under this act shall comply
with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act. If any provision of
this act conflicts with the Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act for
the adoption of an Indian child, the Wyoming Indian Child
Welfare Act shall control.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1982–2021 · leading case: In the Matter of the Adoption Of: Atws, Minor Child, Ka v., 2021 WY 62 (Wyo. 2021).

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In the Matter of the Adoption Of: Atws, Minor Child, Ka v., 2021 WY 62 (Wyo. 2021). · cites it 2× “If the legislature wants to permit adoptions in circumstances such as those currently before the Court, it is free to do so.”

In Re Adoption of MM, 652 P.2d 974 (Wyo. 1982). · cites it 2× “Consent is required and must be signed by the child's parents; the mother alone may sign if the name of the father is unknown, but she must make an affidavit to that effect. Section 1-22-109(a)(iv), W.”

Skmd v. Slm, 652 P.2d 974 (Wyo. 1982). · cites it 2× “Consent is required and must be signed by the child’s parents; the mother alone may sign if the name of the father is unknown, but she must make an affidavit to that effect.”

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