La. Ch. Code art. 1030
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1030, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Suspension of right of voluntary surrender of parental rights by initiation of termination proceeding
Official statutory text
Once a petition to terminate parental rights has been filed, the parent is thereafter without authority to execute an act of surrender or otherwise to affect the custody of the child except:
(1) The parent may execute an act of surrender in favor of the department with the approval of the court.
(2) The parent may consent to a judgment terminating his parental rights as provided in Article 1025.2.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2012, No. 730, §1.
(1) The parent may execute an act of surrender in favor of the department with the approval of the court.
(2) The parent may consent to a judgment terminating his parental rights as provided in Article 1025.2.
Acts 1991, No. 235, §10, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 2012, No. 730, §1.
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