Adoption Flashcards
When can Adoption occur?
Parental Rights must first be terminated prior to adoptoin
Types of Terminations
Involuntary: the parent abandons the relationship jurisdiction are split on what standard to follow
- subjective: parent subjectively intends to abandon
- objective: parent failed to act in a way that show commitment
Voluntary: relinquish parental rights, consent may be waived up until final adoption
Do you need consent of the unwed father?
not required if father fails to demonstrate commitment to the relationship or if father fails to register
Will the court conduct an investigation before terminating parental rights?
YES
Only a court can terminate parental rights, and will occur after a investigation and after measures are taken to reunite the family