QUESTION
can an voluntary private adoption be overturned?
Asked on Nov 23rd, 2012 on Adoptions - Ohio
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I was 18 years old,trying to continue school,secure a large enough stable environment as well as manage an additional 6 month old ?son.i gave my son up because i was shamed had no job my financial status was bad i had social sevices involved and wasnt ?coping with the fact i was now a single parent. i am now 21 have a good job started school back.i am on the right track.i have had a guilty mind since.i just cant accept what i did. the adoptive parent hasnt been keeping her word about the meetings or pictures.is there a way i could reverse what i got myself into now that im older and more established in my life?what would i have to do living in cleveland ohio to make this adoption something if it cant be overturned livable with.we did the adoption privately at probate court and the adoptive mom already has a lawyer?
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Not sure about Ohio, so you'll need to speak to Ohio adoption attorney, but in most states you would have to allege fraud or duress saying that your consent was wrongfully obtained. Also, be mindful that some states have time limits to raise this issue, so move quickly. Typically speaking, having regrets and being more stable is not a legal reason to undo an adoption.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2012 at 8:44 AM