Colorado Adoption Laws, Page 3
Consent Laws
Who Must Consent to an Adoption
Statute: § 19-5-203
- Written, verified consent is required from:
- The parents
- A guardian of a child whose parents are deceased
- A parent in a stepparent adoption.
- The parents
Age When Consent of Adoptee is Considered or Required
Statute: §§ 19-5-103; 19-5-203
- Children must undergo counseling. Written consent must be obtained from any child age 12 years of age or older.
When Parental Consent is not Needed
Statute: §§ 19-5-203; 19-3-604- The parent's rights have been terminated due to the parent's unfitness, as outlined in § 19-3-604.
- The parent has failed to provide support or has abandoned the child for 1 year.
When Consent Can Be Executed
Statute: §§ 19-5-104; 19-5-203
- Consent may be executed any time after the birth of the child.
How Consent Must Be Executed
Statute: § 19-5-103
- The parent must obtain counseling from the Department of Social Services and petition the court.
Revocation of Consent
Statute: § 19-5-104(7)(a)
- Consent may be revoked only if, within 90 days after the entry of the order, it is established by clear and convincing evidence that the consent was obtained by fraud or duress.
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