La. Ch. Code art. 1107.2
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1107.2, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Intent to surrender for adoption; purpose; limitations
Official statutory text
A. The purpose of an act of intent to surrender for adoption is to facilitate early planning for the child who may be surrendered by the mother for adoption and to provide due notice at the earliest possible time to any alleged or adjudicated father who may have an interest in the child's custody.
B. An act of intent to surrender for adoption may be executed only by a pregnant female or mother of a child.
C. The intent to surrender for adoption process may be used only when the alleged or adjudicated father is identified and can be served.
D. The intent to surrender for adoption process may not be used to terminate the rights of a legal father.
Acts 2003, No. 564, ยง1.
B. An act of intent to surrender for adoption may be executed only by a pregnant female or mother of a child.
C. The intent to surrender for adoption process may be used only when the alleged or adjudicated father is identified and can be served.
D. The intent to surrender for adoption process may not be used to terminate the rights of a legal father.
Acts 2003, No. 564, ยง1.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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