Wyoming
WyomingWho Must Consent:- Both parents, if living.
- Mother and putative father, if known.
- Legal guardian.
- The head of the agency to which the child has been relinquished.
- Legal custodian.
- The guardian of any parent adjudged mentally incompetent.
Consent of Adoptee:A child 14 years or older must consent to the adoption.
When Parental Consent is Not Needed:- When parent fails to respond to notice.
- Parental rights have been terminated.
- Parent has abandoned the child or been adjudged guilty of child abuse or neglect.
- Child was conceived as a result of rape or incest for which the father was convicted.
- Parent fails to meet support obligation.
- A putative father fails to acknowledge paternity.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:- Consent shall be executed any time after the child's birth.
- Written relinquishment of custody and written consent are required; both may be included in the same document.
How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:- Consent may be acknowledged by an authorized person or representative of the department or the agency to whom custody is being relinquished.
- It may also be approved by the court.
Time for Revocation:- Consent irrevocable unless obtained by fraud or duress.
- If the court should deny the adoption due to claim of putative father, the court may allow mother to withdraw consent.
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