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Form AD20 Refusal to Give Parental Consent to Adoption - California
What Is Form AD20?
This is a legal form that was released by the California Department of Social Services - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form AD20?
A: Form AD20 is a document used in California when a parent refuses to give their consent for a child's adoption.
Q: What is parental consent for adoption?
A: Parental consent for adoption is the approval given by a child's parent or legal guardian for the child to be adopted by another individual or couple.
Q: Why would a parent refuse to give consent for adoption?
A: There can be various reasons why a parent may refuse to give consent for adoption, including a desire to maintain parental rights or a belief that adoption is not in the child's best interest.
Q: What happens if a parent refuses to give consent for adoption?
A: If a parent refuses to give consent for adoption, the adoption process cannot proceed and the child may remain in the custody of the parent.
Q: Is Form AD20 specific to California?
A: Yes, Form AD20 is specific to California and is used within the state's adoption process.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2015;
- The latest edition provided by the California Department of Social Services;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Quick to customize;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form AD20 by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the California Department of Social Services.
