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Massachusetts Adoption FAQs

• Is consent of the natural parents required?
  Such consent is usually required from the natural parents, but the court can dispense with consent if there are good reasons. No consent may be obtained until at … more
• Can a consent be withdrawn?
  Any person who has given consent can change her or his mind up to 21 days after giving such consent, but only if such revocation is in writing and delivered to the … more
• When would consent of the child be required?
  The child's consent will be required if the child is 12 years of age or over.
• What notification is required when a child is placed for adoption?
  Both the person who intends to receive the child and the person who intend to place the child for adoption must, at least 14 days before such receipt or placement of … more
• When may an application for adoption be made?
  An application, made in the prescribed form, may be made after the expiration of six months from the date on which the child was placed with the prospective adoptive … more
• What documentation must be presented with an application for adoption?
  The documentation listed below, as may be applicable, will be required: an affidavit from the applicant which includes the applicant's name, age, address and marital … more
• What is the effect of an adoption order?
  For all purposes, when an adoption order is made, the adopted child is the child of the adopting parent and the adopting parent is parent and guardian of the adopted … more
• Would a person be able to find his natural birth parents or brothers or sisters?
  In some cases, but not always. All records relating to an adoption order that are in the custody of the director (of Child and Family Services); a child and family … more
• Can one adopt an adult or married minor?
  The adoption of an adult or a married minor is a much less complicated procedure than adopting an unmarried minor. For an adult this is because the prospective child … more

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