Does a Child Have to Consent to Being Adopted?The Uniform Adoption Act, which applies to all states, requires the informed consent of anyone under eighteen years of age to be adopted if the child is more than 12 years old. However, the court does have the power to waive the consent requirement if it finds the adoption to be in the child's best interests.
Can a Mentally Incompetent Adult Give Consent to be Adopted? The adoption statutes of some states provide that when certain conditions are fulfilled, an adult can be adopted with his or her consent. However, if the adult is found to be mentally incompetent the court has the power to waive the consent requirement and allow the adoption regardless of whether the adult consents.
Do I Need an Attorney For My Adoption Dispute?Adoptions can become complex when a child or mentally incompetent adust refuses to give consent. Additionally, adoption statutes may vary by state. A good family law attorney will be familiar with your state's laws, and provide the legal guidance you need through a difficult adoption. |
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