Family and State

Question 1

When can a parent voluntarily terminate parental rights?

Answer 1

Consent to give up rights

Question 2

When does an unwed father consent by waiver?

Answer 2

Failure to register constitutes a waiver of the right to notice of the adoption and irrevocably implies consent

Question 3

If a prospective adoptee is over 14, what is required to adopt him?

Answer 3

Consent

Question 4

When does an involuntary termination by the court occur?

Answer 4

Usually because of abuse, neglect, or dependency, or when consent to adoption is unreasonably withheld.

Question 5

Under the Adoption and Safe Families Act, when can a state move for termination of parental rights?

Answer 5

When the child has been placed outside the home and not with a relative for 15/22 past months and the state has attempted reunification

Question 6

What is the legal effect of adoption?

Answer 6

Same as biological kid

Question 7

What does the Uniform Parentage Act provide for?

Answer 7

It controls assisted reproduction and surrogacy agreements

Question 8

How is maternity determined for assisted reproduction?

Answer 8

By the woman who gives birth

Question 9

Who is the father in an assisted reproduction?

Answer 9

Husband of the woman who is determined to be the mother

Question 10

What is required for a valid surrogacy agreement?

Answer 10

1. Voluntary
2. Intended parents agree to be parents of child
3. K cannot limit healthcare decisions of gestational mom
4. CX must be reasonable for gestational mom
5. Must be court approved

Also, K can be terminated for cause by any of the parties