The father if married to the mother or if he has established paternity.
A legal guardian.
Any person or agency having legal custody.
Consent of Adoptee: A child 14 years or older must consent. The court may waive consent if child is in need of mental treatment or is mentally retarded.
When Parental Consent is Not Needed: If a parent:
Is found to be an unfit person.
Is found not to be the biological or adoptive father of the child.
Has waived his parental rights.
Caused the child to be conceived as a result of sexual abuse.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
The mother's consent shall not be taken less than 72 hours after the child's birth.
A father may consent before or after the birth.
Consent may be given to a standby adoption by a terminally ill parent to become effective when the parent dies or requests finalization.
How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:
Consent to an agency may be take by an agency representative.
In a direct placement, consent is acknowledged in court unless the court waives the appearance.
Forms to be used are contained in the statute.
Time for Revocation:
Consents not revoked within 72 hours after the birth are irrevocable unless obtained by fraud or duress.
The father may revoke consent within 72 hours after the birth.
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