What recourse does a birthparent have if they have a change of heart after the child is placed for adoption?
The birthparent can petition the Court for a Hearing to withdraw the consent to adoption prior to Interlocutory Order (usually 30-45 days after the placement) or prior to the Final Decree if no Interlocutory Order. To exercise this right one must present evidence that best interests of child have changed. This is virtually impossible. The birthparent can also contest the adoption within one year after Final Decree issued based on gross error/fraud and that best interests of child have changed. This is also virtually impossible.
