Once a parent has signed to terminate there rights, can they change their mind and want to see their child?

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Once a parent has signed to terminate there rights, can they change their mind and want to see their child?

My wife divorced her ex-husband and had him terminate his rights. She says they it will not be filed until we got married and I adopted him as was part of her divorce. I have had other people say once he signed the papers that is it, they are terminated, just not sure which is right. Is it once it is signed that’s it or can it be part of a divorce and not filed till an adoption is started?

Asked on August 29, 2012 under Family Law, Iowa

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

So long as there has not been a formal adoption at this time with respect to your "ex" husband and you, the "ex" has the right under the laws of all states in this country to change his mind about not giving up his parental rights.


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