When can the placing parents sign the adoption consent or relinquishment?
Consent may not be executed until 48 hours after the birth of the child. If the placing mother is a minor, a guardian ad litem shall be appointed by the court to ensure that the parent’s consent is informed and voluntary.
Can placing parents who have consented to an adoption change their mind and revoke their consent?
Yes. But revocation of consent is not automatic. A court may set aside an order for the termination of parental rights at any time until a final decree of adoption has been issued at the finalization hearing. However this decision is subject to the court’s determination of the child’s best interest.
