Adoption

Question 1

adoption effect

Answer 1

1. terminates legal relationship between biological parents and their child (if not already), and
2. established new legal relationship between parent and child

Question 2

process of adoption

Answer 2

consent of both biological parents generally required

Consent of adoptee may be required of prospective adoptee over certain age (usually 12 or 14)

Question 3

unwed father’s consent

Answer 3

may not be necessary if not assumed parental responsibility

BUT if considered fit to be a parent, has a constitutional right to have an opportunity to develop a quality relationship with his infant child

Question 4

withdrawal of biological parent consent

Answer 4

After adoption: NOT allowed

Before adoption: may be allowed if court determines it’s in adoptee’s best interests

Question 5

payment prohibited

Answer 5

generally prohibited beyond pregnancy-related medical expenses

ie, it’s illegal to buy and sell children

Question 6

donor definition

Answer 6

one who produces sperm or an egg used for reproduction

Mother’s husband presumed to be father from artificial insemination

Question 7

donor rights

Answer 7

generally NO parental rights to conceived child

UNLESS agreed to in writing by donor and parent(s)

Question 8

surrogacy

Answer 8

aka gestational agreement

written agreement where a woman agrees to bear a child conceived through assisted reproduction for the intended parent

Most states allow and treat agreement as K

can provide egg

Question 9

parties to surrogate agreement

Answer 9

intended parents
surrogate
surrogate’s husband (if she is married)

Question 10

surrogacy agreement effect

Answer 10

surrogate relinquishes her rights and duties as a parent