Kentucky Adoption Laws, Page 3
Consent Laws
Who Must Consent to an Adoption
Statute: § 199.500- The parents or surviving parent of a child born in wedlock
- The mother
- The father, if he is married to the mother or otherwise has established paternity
- A guardian ad litem must be appointed for a minor parent.
Age When Consent of Adoptee is Considered or Required
Statute: § 199.500
- A child 12 years of age or older must consent to the adoption.
When Parental Consent is not Needed
Statute: §§ 199.500; 199.502
- A parent:
- Has abandoned or failed to support the child for a period of not less than 90 days
- Has inflicted serious injury or allowed the child to be sexually abused
- Has had parental rights to the child or another child terminated
- Has been adjudicated as mentally disabled
- Has abandoned or failed to support the child for a period of not less than 90 days
When Consent Can Be Executed
Statute: § 199.500
- Consent is invalid if given prior to 72 hours after the child's birth.
How Consent Must Be Executed
Statute: § 625.040
- A petition for voluntary termination of parental rights shall be filed in the circuit court of the county where petitioner resides.
Revocation of Consent
Statute: § 199.500
- Consent shall become final 20 days after an approved placement is made, or 20 days after execution of the consent, whichever is later.
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