Family
Adoption Consent Agreement
Legal document establishing biological parent's voluntary consent to child adoption, including revocation rights, counseling requirements, and termination of parental rights. Essential for protecting all parties in adoption proceedings.
Key Clauses
1
Voluntary Consent
Documents the biological parent's informed and voluntary agreement to adoption.
2
Revocation Period
Specifies the timeframe during which consent may be withdrawn.
3
Counseling Acknowledgment
Confirms the consenting party received professional counseling about the decision.
4
Termination of Parental Rights
Details the legal effect of consent on parental rights and obligations.
5
Child Information
Identifies the child and relevant background for adoption proceedings.
Use This Template
When You Need This
- Biological parents are voluntarily placing a child for adoption
- Formalizing step-parent adoption with birth parent consent
- Documenting informed consent as required by state adoption laws
- An adoption agency requires signed parental consent forms