Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a …
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Open or Closed Adoption: Which is Right for You?
Adoption is an exciting process. When you add to your family by adopting a child to love and care for, you are beginning a lifelong relationship and commitment. Therefore, it is best to think about the impact of the adoption process on you and the child at the time of adoption and in the future. Open Adoption In an open adoption , the birth parents and the adoptive parents know each …
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Consent of Division to Adoption
This form is used by the DES to give their consent to the adoption of a minor. (AN-002-FF (5/10)
Waiver and Notice of Appearance
Use this form to waive your rights to any waivers or appearances in connection with the adoption of your child. (AN-010-FF (4-08)
