CHAPTER 25
PROCEEDINGS PRIOR TO PETITION TO ADOPT
Subchapter
A. Voluntary Relinquishment
B. Involuntary Termination
C. Decree of Termination
D. Reports and Investigation
E. Pennsylvania Adoption Cooperative Exchange
Enactment. Chapter 25 was added October 15, 1980, P.L.934, No.163, effective January 1, 1981.
Cross References. Chapter 25 is referred to in section 2102 of this title.
SUBCHAPTER A
VOLUNTARY RELINQUISHMENT
Sec.
2501. Relinquishment to agency.
2502. Relinquishment to adult intending to adopt child.
2503. Hearing.
2504. Alternative procedure for relinquishment.
2504.1. Confidentiality.
2505. Counseling.
§ 2501. Relinquishment to agency.
(a) Petition.--When any child under the age of 18 years has been in the care of an agency for a minimum
period of three days or, whether or not the agency has the physical care of the child,
the agency has received a written notice of the present intent to transfer to it custody
of the child, executed by the parent, the parent or parents of the child may petition
the court for permission to relinquish forever all parental rights and duties with
respect to their child.
(b) Consents.--The written consent of a parent or guardian of a petitioner who has not reached 18
years of age shall not be required. The consent of the agency to accept custody of
the child until such time as the child is adopted shall be required.
Cross References. Section 2501 is referred to in sections 2503, 2521 of this title.
Notes of Decisions
In Re: C.M.C., a minor, Appeal of C.L.C., 140 A.3d 699 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
· cites it 3× “("Child"), born in March of 2009, pursuant to the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 2501 -2558, so that he may be adopted by his paternal grandmother, D.”
In re T.S., 192 A.3d 1080 (Pa. 2018).
“See 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 2501 - 2504. If the parent does not voluntarily relinquish his parental rights, but the petitioner nonetheless proves, by clear and convincing evidence, that termination is warranted under section 2511(a) and (b), the parent likewise forfeits this…”
In the Interest of A.L.D., 797 A.2d 326 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2002).
“1 provides: “No exceptions shall be filed to any order in involuntary termination or adoption matters under the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. Section 2501, et seq.” Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court Rule 7.”
In the Interest of B.C., 36 A.3d 601 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2012).
“1(e) (“No exceptions shall be filed to any order in involuntary termination or adoption matters under the Adoption Act, 23 Pa. C.S. Section 2501, et seq.”), the first opportunity Father had to challenge whether the evidence clearly and convincingly established termination under…”
In Re Adoption of W.R., 823 A.2d 1013 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2003).
“1(e) of the Orphans’ Court Rules, amended December 20, 2000, effective January 1, 2001, which provides, “No exceptions shall be filed to any order in involuntary or adoption matters under the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. Section 2501 et seq.” The lower court docket reflects the…”
In Re the Adoption of J.M.M., 782 A.2d 1024 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2001).
“This new rule, effective January 1, 2001, states, “No exceptions shall be filed to any order in involuntary termination or adoption matters under the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. § 2501, et seq.” This rule eliminates post-trial practice in such cases in order to avoid delay of final…”
Adoption of: A.W., Appeal of: C.W., 230 A.3d 1139 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020).
“This Court has recognized “the bifurcated nature of the adoption process” as set forth in the Adoption Act (“the Act”), 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 2501, et seq. In re A.M.B., 812 A.”
In re Adoption of J.F.D., 782 A.2d 564 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2001).
“This new rule, effective January 1, 2001, states, “No exceptions shall be filed to any order in involuntary termination or adoption matters under the Adoption Act, 23 Pa. C.S. § 2501, et seq.” This rule eliminates post-trial practice in such cases in order to avoid delay of…”
In Re Ald, 797 A.2d 326 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2002).
“1 provides: "No exceptions shall be filed to any order in involuntary termination or adoption matters under the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. Section 2501, et seq." Pennsylvania Orphans' Court Rule 7.”
Adoption of: A.W., Appeal of: C.W., 2020 Pa. Super. 68 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020).
“This Court has recognized “the bifurcated nature of the adoption process” as set forth in the Adoption Act (“the Act”), 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 2501, et seq. In re A.M.B., 812 A.”
In The Interest of: K.K.T., a minor (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).
· cites it 2× “Thereafter, on December 17, 2014, Mother wrote a letter to DHS indicating -9- J-S57016-15 she had changed her mind about consenting to the termination of her parental rights. See N.T., 2/12/2015, at 7.”
— 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2501(a) — 3 cases
In Re: C.M.C., a minor, Appeal of C.L.C., 140 A.3d 699 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
“("Child"), born in March of 2009, pursuant to the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §§ 2501 -2558, so that he may be adopted by his paternal grandmother, D.”
— 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2501(b) — 1 case
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