This section of Pennsylvania law outlines the requirements and procedures for consent in adoption cases, including when consents are not needed and how notices are to be given. It specifies conditions under which parental consent can be waived, such as in cases of involuntary termination or when the adoptee is an adult. The law also details the validity of anonymous consents and the court's authority to dispense with certain consents.
Parental consent is not required if a court has issued a decree of termination or if grounds for involuntary termination exist after notice and hearing.
Yes, a consent meeting all legal requirements is valid if it states it is voluntary and does not disclose the adopting parent's identity.
All persons whose consents are required and others the court directs must be notified, including the adoptee's parents if applicable.
The court may dispense with certain consents, including parental consent, when the adoptee is over 18 years old.