When can the placing parents sign the adoption consent or relinquishment?
A placing parent may sign the adoption consent at any time before or after the birth. If the parent signs before birth, they will need to sign a reaffirmation of consent after birth.
Can placing parents who have consented to an adoption change their mind and revoke their consent?
No. Once a child has been placed for adoption, consent may not be withdrawn without express approval of the court based upon a written finding that withdrawal is in the best interest of the child.
