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P-425 (4/97)(st.2)
AS 25.23.060-.070
CONSENT TO STEPPARENT ADOPTION (CHILD'S SPOUSE OR GUARDIAN)
Adoption Rule 9
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
AT
In the matter of the adoption of
)
)
)
)
,
)
(child's name after adoption)
)
DOB:
, A Minor Child,
)
)
By
,
) CASE NO.
Petitioner.
)
) CONSENT TO STEPPARENT ADOPTION
(CHILD'S SPOUSE OR GUARDIAN)
1.
My name is
.
My relationship to the child being adopted,
,
(child's current full name)
is:
.
2.
I understand that before I sign this consent I have the right to consult with an
attorney of my choice, at my expense.
3.
I consent to the adoption of the above-named child by the petitioner named
above.
4.
I understand I have a limited right to withdraw my consent. I understand that my
consent cannot be withdrawn after the judge signs the decree of adoption.
However, before the adoption decree is signed, I can withdraw my consent as
follows:
a.
Within 10 days after I sign this form, I can deliver written notice to the
court at the address in paragraph 5 or to the person who obtained my
consent. This written notice must be delivered or postmarked by the tenth
day.
b.
After the above 10-day period, if the decree has not been signed, I can file
a request to withdraw with the court, which the court may or may not
grant. My request will be granted only if the court finds that it is in the best
interests of the child after both the petitioner and I are given notice and an
opportunity to be heard.
5.
I understand that the adoption petition will be filed in the Superior Court at:
Court Address:
Court Telephone Number:
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P-425 (4/97)(st.2)
AS 25.23.060-.070
CONSENT TO STEPPARENT ADOPTION (CHILD'S SPOUSE OR GUARDIAN)
Adoption Rule 9
6.
The child is not a member of an Indian tribe or an Alaska Native Village. In
addition, the child is not eligible for such membership, and neither of the child's
bi