When can the placing parents sign the adoption consent or relinquishment?
Placing parents are allowed to sign adoption consents at any time, including before the child’s birth. These consents must be witnessed by a notary public, judge, clerk, or an individual appointed by an agency authorized to conduct investigations or home studies.
Can placing parents who have consented to an adoption change their mind and revoke their consent?
Yes. Placing parents who choose to sign a consent before the child is born have five (5) days from the child's birth to withdraw the consent. Placing parents who sign the consent after the child is born have five (5) days from the date the consent is signed to revoke.
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