Author Question: Maria was fifteen years old when she gave birth to a baby girl. She was unmarried and her parents ... (Read 96 times)

clmills979

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 551
Maria was fifteen years old when she gave birth to a baby girl. She was unmarried and her parents told her she had to give up the baby and go back to school or they would disown her and send her to a juvenile detention facility as an incorrigible child. She believed them and consented to an agency adoption. Six weeks later, she decided she wanted to revoke her consent and raise the baby herself. The baby's father has promised he will help her. Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to her prospects?
 
  A) Change of heart rules allow biological parents to change their minds, revoke their consents, and have their children returned to them so her prospects are good.
  B) A biological parent can revoke their consent if it was given as a minor and was the result of parental duress so her prospects are good.
  C) A biological parent can revoke his or her consent any time up to two years after the adoption is final so her prospects are good.
  D) All of the above are true.

Question 2

The last step in the adoption process is
 
  A) placing the child with the adoptive parents.
  B) considering challenges to the adoption, if any.
  C) issuing the interlocutory decree of adoption.
  D) completing the final home study.



carolinefletcherr

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

Intradermal injections are somewhat difficult to correctly administer because the skin layers are so thin that it is easy to accidentally punch through to the deeper subcutaneous layer.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library