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Iowa Code ch. 600

Adoption

600.1Construction 600.2Definitions 600.3Commencement of adoption action — jurisdiction — forum non conveniens 600.4Qualifications to file adoption petition 600.5Contents of an adoption petition 600.6Attachments to an adoption petition 600.6ACourt determination regarding appointment of guardian ad litem 600.7Consents to the adoption 600.7AAdoption services provided by or through the department — selection of adoptive parent criteria 600.7BPostadoption information 600.8Placement investigations and reports 600.9Report of expenditures — penalty 600.9AProhibited practices — penalties 600.10Minimum residence of a minor child 600.11Notice of adoption hearing 600.12Adoption hearing 600.12ADeath of person to be adopted — process for final adoption decree 600.13Adoption decrees 600.14Appeal — rules 600.14AStandby adoption 600.15Foreign and international adoptions 600.16Adoption record — penalty for violations 600.16ATermination and adoption records closed — exceptions — penalty 600.16BFees 600.17Financial assistance 600.18Determination of assistance 600.19Amount of assistance 600.20Availability of assistance 600.21Termination of assistance 600.22Rules 600.23Adoption assistance compact 600.24Access to records 600.25Pending parental rights unaffected