Idaho § 16-1508 - Effect of adoption
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-1508 — Effect of adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1508. Effect of adoption
A child or adult, when adopted, may take the name of the person adopting, and the two (2) shall thenceforth sustain toward each other the legal relation of parent and child, and shall have all the rights and shall be subject to all the duties of that relation, including all of the rights of a child of the whole blood to inherit from any person, in all respects, under the provisions of section 15-2-103 , Idaho Code, and to the same extent as a child of the whole blood.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-1508
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-1508 cover?
Section 16-1508 ("Effect of adoption") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 16-1508?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 16-1508 apply to my situation?
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