Aprobación de Acuerdos de Adopción en Pensilvania

Explicación Simple

Si alguien quiere adoptar a un niño, debe hacer un acuerdo que el tribunal aprueba. Esto asegura que todos estén de acuerdo y que sea lo mejor para el niño.

Es como cuando decides hacer un trato con un amigo para intercambiar juguetes, pero necesitas la aprobación de un adulto para asegurarte de que sea justo para ambos.

Ejemplo Práctico

María y José quieren adoptar a un niño llamado Lucas. Antes de que el tribunal apruebe la adopción, ellos deben presentar un acuerdo que demuestre que han pensado bien en esto y que es lo mejor para Lucas. El tribunal revisa el acuerdo y comprueba que todos están de acuerdo y que Lucas estará bien con ellos.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

23 Pa.C.S. 2735 - Filing And Approval Of An Agreement (a) General rule.--An agreement shall be filed with the court that finalizes the adoption of the child. (b) Conditions for approval.--The court shall approve the agreement if the court determines that: (1) The agreement has been entered into knowingly and voluntarily by all parties. An affidavit made under oath must accompany the agreement affirmatively stating that the agreement was entered into knowingly and voluntarily and is not the product of coercion, fraud or duress. The affidavit may be executed jointly or separately. (2) The agreement is in the best interest of the child. In making that determination, factors that the court may consider include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) The length of time that the child has been under actual care, custody and control of a person other than a birth parent and the circumstances relating thereto. (ii) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with birth relatives and other persons who routinely interact with the birth relatives and may significantly affect the child's best interests. (iii) The adjustment to the child's home, school and community. (iv) The willingness and ability of the birth relative to respect and appreciate the bond between the child and prospective adoptive parent. (v) The willingness and ability of the prospective adoptive parent to respect and appreciate the bond between the child and the birth relative. (vi) Any evidence of abuse or neglect of the child. (c) Legal effect.--An agreement shall not be legally enforceable unless approved by the court. 23 Pa.C.S. 2736 - Failure To Comply Failure to comply with the terms of an agreement that has been approved by the court pursuant to this subchapter shall not be grounds for setting