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http://www.adoptionchildwelfarelaw.org/document_detail.php?id=1182

I have looked all over and cannot find anything specific about length of time for marriage requirements.

The above link is for the Indiana Adoption Statute but nothing specific.

Have you called the court clerk or an attorney??

mom of many

I am not sure specifically on Indiana but most I have seen say must be married for a year or two.

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