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Wisconsin

Who Must Consent:

Consent of Adoptee:
Not addressed in statutes reviewed, but see § 48.837: any child age 12 or older is required to attend the hearing pertaining to his adoptive placement.

When Parental Consent is Not Needed:When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
A hearing is held within 30 days of the filing of a petition for voluntary termination of parental rights, but not before the birth of the child.

How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:Time for Revocation:• Glossary of Terms
• 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.

Adoption Associates, Inc.

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