For Adoptive Families
We want to give you as much information as possible in order to best help you in making a complete and informed decision. Because we have this mentality, we equip you with a summary of material pertaining to Wyoming adoption laws below. You can also find a vast list of Home Study Providers who work in your state below as well. They provide residents of Wyoming with comprehensive home studies. If you’re just starting out your adoption journey as an adoptive family, our ADOPTIVE FAMILY PAGE provides you with information to begin the adoption process. We look forward to working with you through your adoption journey and are glad you took the opportunity to stop by today.
Wyoming Adoption Law
Attempting to find condense and understandable summaries of Wyoming adoption laws can be a challenge. After finding these laws, deciphering them can be even more of a demanding process. That’s why we provide a summary of Wyoming adoption laws below. NOTE: This is intended to be a reference only. It should not be relied upon as complete legal advice, or applicable legal advice for everyone’s adoption journey.
Consent to Adopt
The birth mother and birth father can sign consent anytime after the birth. The signing of consent must be witnessed by a Notary or Adoption Agency. Consent is irrevocable at signing without a court hearing. The state does have a birth father registry.
Birthmother Living Expenses
Birthmother living expenses are allowed to be paid with no specified maximum.
Adoption Finalization
Finalization may occur 6 months from the date consent to adopt is irrevocable. The state does not allow non-residents to finalize in the state of Wyoming.