Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

adopting a siblings child

When adopting a siblings child can the parents just go sign off their parental rights or does there have to be a court hearing?


Asked on 10/12/01, 9:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Stanley Fudor Law Offices of Stanley Fudor

Re: adopting a siblings child

The parent relinquishing his/her parental rights must still appear in court. If they are doing it this way the process will be faster as opposed to an involuntary relinquishment. Should you additional information please don't hesitate and contact me.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 7:54 am
John A. Giffen Law Offices of John A. Giffen

Re: adopting a siblings child

You still need to file an adoption petition and the consent of the natural parents must be gotten. You will not need to have a home study as a stranger would but you still need to have the adoption approved by the court.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 3:03 pm


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