Pennsylvania Adoption — Confirmed Consent Petition is a legal process whereby an adult adopts a minor child, with the written consent of the legal custodian of the minor child. This process is governed by the Pennsylvania Adoption Act of 1980 and requires the petitioning adult to submit a Confirmed Consent Petition to the court. The types of Pennsylvania Adoption — Confirmed Consent Petition are: stepparent adoption, relative adoption, adult adoption, international adoption, and agency adoption. The Confirmed Consent Petition must include the name of the petitioning adult, the name and birthdate of the minor child, the consent of the legal custodian of the minor child, and any other relevant information pertaining to the adoption. If the court grants the petition, the adoption will be finalized and the petitioning adult will gain all legal rights and responsibilities as the parent of the minor child.