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As is the case in most states, Alaska law allows any person to be adopted (even adults) but those 10 and older must consent to the adoption in most cases. While Alaska requires a home residency process prior to the finalization of the adoption, no exact period of time is indicated in the statute.

In most states, birth mothers can sign TPR anywhere from 48?72 hours after birth. In many states, TPR is irrevocable, meaning once the paperwork is signed, it is impossible for the birth parents to change their mind. However, other states have revocation periods that last anywhere from one week to 30 days.

Placement Placement occurs once the baby is legally placed in the care of the adoptive family. Though the baby will go home with the adoptive family, Alaska Adoption Services will have legal custody of the baby until the adoption is finalized no sooner than 6 months later.

It is possible to put a child up for adoption without the father's consent. In the future, however, if the father decides that he wants his child, then this may place an already established adoption in jeopardy. The father at that point may have the right to sue for custody of his child.

(1) A consent by a minor child over the age of 10 to the child's adoption must be signed in writing and must be in the presence of the court unless the court in the best interest of the minor dispenses with the minor's consent or the requirement that the child consent in court.

Birth Mother Consent in Alaska Adoptions Laws In many states, there is even a waiting period after birth. However, there is no waiting period for birth mother consent in Alaska adoption law. This means that a prospective birth mother may give her consent to the adoption at any time after birth.