Arizona Relinquishment, Consent, Revocation laws
Relinquishment - Consent - Time to Revoke
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Who Must Consent:
- The birth or adoptive mother.
- The father if married to the mother or otherwise established paternity.
- Any guardian of the child or agency which has been given the child to place for adoption.
- Minority of parent does not affect competency to consent.
Consent of Adoptee:
A child 12 years or older must consent to the adoption in open court.
When Parental Consent is Not Needed:
Parent has:
- A parent has had rights terminated.
- A parent has previously consented that an agency place the child.
- When a guardian has been appointed for the adult parent
- A putative father who does not file claim of paternity waives right of notice.
When Relinquishment Can Be Signed:
Consent must be executed no sooner than 72 hours after the birth of the child.
How Relinquishment Must Be Signed:
Consent is executed in writing, witnessed by 2 or more credible witnesses, and acknowledged before a notary public.
Time for Revocation:
Consent is irrevocable unless obtained by fraud, duress, or undue influence.
Adapted from materials prepared by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse.
