Consent to Adoption
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Louisiana

Who May Adopt

Statute:
Ch. Code Art. 1193
The mother.
The father or alleged father if he has established parental rights.

The biological father whose paternity has been established.

The custodial agency who has placed the child for adoption.

Age When Consent of Adoptee is Considered or Required

Statute:

Not addressed in statutes reviewed.


When Parental Consent is not Needed

Statute:
Ch. Code Art. 1245
The parent with custody is married to the petitioner and the other parent has failed to support, visit or communicate with the child without just cause for at least 6 months.


When Consent Can Be Executed

Statute:
Ch. Code Art. 1122(b)(1); 1130
Act of surrender by mother shall not be executed prior to 5th day after child's birth.
A father may execute act of surrender prior to or any time after child's birth.


How Consent Must Be Executed

Statute:
Ch. Code Art. 1122; Ch. Code Art. 1121
Consent must executed before a notary and 2 witnesses.
Prior to this, parent must undergo at least two counseling session, consult with an attorney, and be informed about Voluntary Registration Law.

In a private adoption, the parent must be represented by her own attorney at the time of execution of consent.


Revocation of Consent

Statute:
Ch. Code Art. 1123; 1130
Consent is irrevocable after the 5th day following child's birth.
The father's consent is irrevocable upon execution; except if given prior to 5 days after birth, is not irrevocable until the 5th day after birth.