An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for relinquishment to adult intending to adopt child, for alternative procedure for relinquishment and for petition for involuntary termination; and providing for reinstatement of parental rights.
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Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Domestic Relations laws to clarify and streamline the process for relinquishing a child to an adult intending to adopt, establishing an alternative procedure for relinquishment, and addressing involuntary termination. It also outlines a process for reinstating parental rights for former parents, particularly when the child is over 14 and the adoptive parent’s rights have been terminated. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines and options for families involved in adoption proceedings.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for an adult intending to adopt to relinquish a child under the age of 18.
- Creates an alternative procedure for relinquishment, potentially involving a hearing to confirm consent.
- Allows for a petition for involuntary termination of parental rights, with specific criteria and procedures.
- Outlines a process for reinstating parental rights, including a one-year waiting period or child’s age of 17.
- Requires consent from the adoptive parent when reinstating parental rights, with exceptions for older children and specific circumstances.
- Mandates investigation by a local public child care agency or designated person before reinstatement is considered.
- Specifies requirements for consent forms, including witness signatures and notary acknowledgements.
- Addresses support liability for reinstated parents, waiving support obligations for a period after the order is issued.
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Benjamin Sanchez
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