Louisiana
LouisianaWho Must Consent:
- The mother
- The father or alleged father if he has established parental right.
- The biological father whose paternity has been established.
- The custodial agency who has placed the child for adoption.
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.
When Parental Consent is Not Needed:
A parent with custody is married to the petitioner and the other parent has failed to support, visit or communicate with the child without just cause for at least 6 months.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
- Act of surrender by mother shall not be executed prior to 5th day after child's birth.
- A father may execute act of surrender prior to or any time after child's birth.
- Consent must executed before a notary and 2 witnesses.
- Prior to this, parent must undergo at least two counseling session, consult with an attorney, and be informed about Voluntary Registration Law.
- In a private adoption, the parent must be represented by her own attorney at the time of execution of consent.
- Consent is irrevocable after the 5th day following child's birth.
- The father's consent is irrevocable upon execution.
• Legal Considerations in Adoption
• Parental Rights
• Putative Father Registries: What They Are and How To Use Them
• Resources for Expectant/Placing Parents
Relinquishment Summaries by State: Index
Source: National Adoption Information Clearinghouse. Reprinted with permission.
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