La. Ch. Code art. 1107.3
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 1107.3, 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; capacity; legal counseling, affidavit; effect on parental rights
Official statutory text
A. A pregnant female or mother of a child may execute an act of intent to surrender for adoption if she meets the requirements for capacity to execute an act of surrender as set forth in Articles 1111 through 1114.
B. In all private adoptions, she must receive legal counseling in accordance with Article 1121(A). Her counsel shall execute an affidavit of counsel, which shall be attached to the intent to surrender for adoption and comply with the requirements of Article 1121(C).
C. Execution of an intent to surrender for adoption shall have no effect upon the parental rights of the pregnant female or mother of a child or of the legal father.
Acts 2003, No. 564, ยง1.
B. In all private adoptions, she must receive legal counseling in accordance with Article 1121(A). Her counsel shall execute an affidavit of counsel, which shall be attached to the intent to surrender for adoption and comply with the requirements of Article 1121(C).
C. Execution of an intent to surrender for adoption shall have no effect upon the parental rights of the pregnant female or mother of a child or of the legal father.
Acts 2003, No. 564, ยง1.
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