Adoption Flashcards

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1
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When can Adoption occur?

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Parental Rights must first be terminated prior to adoptoin

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Types of Terminations

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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

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Do you need consent of the unwed father?

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not required if father fails to demonstrate commitment to the relationship or if father fails to register

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Will the court conduct an investigation before terminating parental rights?

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YES

Only a court can terminate parental rights, and will occur after a investigation and after measures are taken to reunite the family

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