16-1502 RESTRICTIONS AS TO COMPARATIVE AGE. - Idaho Statutes

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TITLE 16

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 15

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

16-1502. Restrictions as to comparative age. The person adopting a child must be at least fifteen (15) years older than the person adopted, or twenty-five (25) years of age or older, except such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply in cases where the adopting parent is a spouse of a natural parent, and except that such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply when the person adopting an adult shows to the satisfaction of the court that a substantial relationship as a parent has been maintained for a period in excess of one (1) year.

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TITLE 16

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 15

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

16-1502. Restrictions as to comparative age. The person adopting a child must be at least fifteen (15) years older than the person adopted, or twenty-five (25) years of age or older, except such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply in cases where the adopting parent is a spouse of a natural parent, and except that such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply when the person adopting an adult shows to the satisfaction of the court that a substantial relationship as a parent has been maintained for a period in excess of one (1) year.

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TITLE 16

JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 15

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

16-1502. Restrictions as to comparative age. The person adopting a child must be at least fifteen (15) years older than the person adopted, or twenty-five (25) years of age or older, except such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply in cases where the adopting parent is a spouse of a natural parent, and except that such age restrictions or requirements shall not apply when the person adopting an adult shows to the satisfaction of the court that a substantial relationship as a parent has been maintained for a period in excess of one (1) year.