Consent to Adoption

Series Title: State Statutes Series 2004

Author(s): National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

Year Published: 2004

Consent refers to the agreement by a parent, or a person or agency acting in place of a parent, to relinquish the child for adoption and to release all rights and duties with respect to that child. This report provides an overview of State laws regarding consent, who must consent, consent of minors, when and how consent can be executed, and revocation of consent.

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