New Hampshire
New HampshireWho Must Consent:- The mother.
- The legal and/or natural father provided that if he is under 18 years, the court may require the consent of his parents or guardian.
- The legal guardian.
- The department or agency having custody of the child.
- The court may require the consent of parent or guardian of unwed mother under 18.
Consent of Adoptee:A child 12 years or older must consent to the adoption.
When Parental Consent is Not Needed:- An unwed father has failed to establish paternity.
- A parent's rights have been terminated.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:No consent is valid until at least 72 hours after the child's birth.
How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:- Relinquishments shall be executed through an agency.
- Consent must be in writing and executed in court or before an authorized person.
- In agency placements, consent can be executed before an authorized representative.
- At the time of relinquishment, the parent shall file with the court an affadavit stating that the parent has been informed of available counseling services.
Time for Revocation:- Can not be withdrawn before entry of interlocutory decree unless obtained by fraud or duress or the court finds that it would be in the child's best interest.
- Consent is irrevocable after final decree.
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