I live in Pa and I am trying to adopt a baby off of a 16 yr old who has 2 kids. How long does she have after signing off her rights to change her mind or doesnt she have that right?
2007-01-22 12:52:59 · 9 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I gave my daughter up for adoption when I was 16. The minute I signed the papers was the end of my time to change my mind. Your state could be different. I was given about two weeks to make the decision, and after that the judge sat me aside to make sure I wasn't being forced into it. Another thing that may need to be done is the father will have to sign the papers as well. My boyfriend had to sign before the adoption could go through. If he wouldn't of signed, and decided that he wanted to raise our daughter then he would have every right to do that. So check with your lawyer just to keep everything straight. Good luck.
2007-01-22 13:00:13 · answer #1 · answered by melly 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She will probably first sign an "Intent to Adopt" form that allows you custody and starts the amount of time she has to change her mind (in some states the amount of time is up to 1 year) before officially terminating her parental rights.
2007-01-22 13:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Heather Y 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's different in every state. In NYS, my daughter's birth mother signed off the night of her birth, but she had up to six months to get a lawyer and petition family court to give custody back to her.
Good luck!
2007-01-22 12:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by sacanda_trina 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here (Louisiana) it is 6 months but they just can't take them back it has to go through the courts. You can contact an attorney that deals with adoption to check in your area.
2007-01-22 12:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Nette 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is different in some states. I had up to 1 year in California to change my mind. (but I did not!)
You may want to ask a lawyer. I think most consultations are free.
2007-01-22 12:56:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to check Pennsylvania State laws regarding adoptions. Which is something you should have already done. Sounds like you're not prepared to adopt a child.
2007-01-22 13:08:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is 6 weeks, but I would suggest asking a lawyer since every state is different.
Good Luck
2007-01-22 12:56:15 · answer #7 · answered by LS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to check w/ your attorney or the adoption agency, as each adoption agreement is different.
2007-01-22 12:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
she doesnt have that right. once she signs off thats it. the kidsare legally yours
2007-01-22 12:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋