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Order Waiving Consent of Parent Who Cannot Be Located - Washington, D.C.
Order Waiving Consent of Parent Who Cannot Be Located is a legal document that was released by the District of Columbia Courts - a government authority operating within Washington, D.C..
FAQ
Q: What is an Order Waiving Consent of Parent?
A: An Order Waiving Consent of Parent is a legal document that allows a court to grant an adoption without the consent of a parent who cannot be located.
Q: What does it mean for a parent to be 'unlocatable'?
A: A parent is considered 'unlocatable' if their whereabouts are unknown or if reasonable efforts to locate them have been unsuccessful.
Q: What is the purpose of this document?
A: The purpose of this document is to request the court to waive the consent requirement of a parent who cannot be located in the adoption process.
Q: Who can file this document?
A: This document can be filed by the prospective adoptive parents or an adoption agency involved in the adoption process.
Q: What must be included in this document?
A: This document must include the name and last known address of the unlocatable parent, the efforts made to locate the parent, and the reason for seeking a waiver of consent.
Q: What happens after this document is filed?
A: After the document is filed, the court will review the information provided and make a determination on whether to grant the waiver of consent.
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