Arkansas § 9-9-213 - Required residence of minor.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-213 — Required residence of minor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-213. Required residence of minor.
A final decree of adoption shall not be issued and an interlocutory decree of adoption does not become final until the minor to be adopted, other than a stepchild of the petitioner, has lived in the home for at least six (6) months after placement by an agency or for at least six (6) months after the petition for adoption is filed. Residence in the home is not required for a minor to be adopted if the minor is in the custody of the Department of Human Services, and the minor must reside outside of the home to receive medically necessary health care.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 9-9-213
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-213 cover?
Section 9-9-213 ("Required residence of minor.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 9-9-213?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 9-9-213" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 9-9-213 apply to my situation?
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