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Who Must Consent:
  • The mother.
  • The father if married to the mother.
  • The father by adoption, or otherwise legitimized.
  • Any person lawfully entitled to custody or consent.
  • The court.
Consent of Adoptee:
A child 10 years or older must consent to the adoption, unless the court in the child's best interest dispenses with consent.

When Parental Consent is Not Needed:
Parent has:
  • Abandoned the child.
  • Failed to communicate with or support the child.
  • Had rights terminated.
  • Been declared incompetent.
  • The child is 19 years or older.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
May be executed any time after the child's birth.

How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:
Consent is executed:
  • Before the court.
  • Before a person authorized to take acknowledgments.
Time for Revocation:
  • May be withdrawn before entry of decree for any reason within 10 days of executing consent.
  • After 10 day period, court must find withdrawal to be in child's best interest.
  • Consent to adoption may not be withdrawn after the entry of a decree of adoption.
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Relinquishment Summaries by State: Index

Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.

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