Section 42-1-105 - Who may be adopted(1) A child is legally free for adoption if:(a) the child does not have a living parent;(b) the parental rights of the living parents of the child have been terminated according to the laws of this state or of another jurisdiction; or(c) the living parents, guardian authorized by the court, or department or agency with custody of the child consent to the adoption.(2) An adult may be adopted as provided in 42-4-401 through 42-4-405.(3) A stepchild may be adopted as provided in 42-4-301 through 42-4-304 and 42-4-309 through 42-4-312.En. Sec. 5, Ch. 480, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 257, L. 1999.