Can the natural parent or the adoptive parent change his/her mind after adoption?
Usually there is a waiting period before adoption becomes final. During this waiting period the biological parent may change his/her mind. In most states the time period within which the biological mother can revoke her consent is between 48 to 72 hours after birth. In states that follow the Uniform Adoption Act the biological parent is allowed eight days from birth to revoke consent. In any case, after the waiting period, the adoption becomes final.
