Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Adoption in PA

I would like to know the timeframe for adopting in PA. How long do the birthparents have to rescind?


Asked on 11/25/07, 2:24 pm

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John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

Re: Adoption in PA

Assuming the biological parents voluntarily terminate their parental rights they may at the termination hearing withdraw their consent. If either or both of them do that then there will be a hearing to see if that parent(s) rights should be terminated. The level of proof required is clear and convincing evidence. A higher standard then preponderance of evidence. Should the court terminate their parental rights they have 30 days to appeal.

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Answered on 11/26/07, 8:45 am


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