When can the placing parents sign the adoption consent or relinquishment?
Placing parents are allowed to sign adoption consents 72 hours after the child’s birth.
Can placing parents who have consented to an adoption change their mind and revoke their consent?
Yes, but revocation of consent is not automatic. They can petition to revoke their consent within five days after signing. However, the revocation is subject to the court’s determination of the child’s best interest.
