The purpose of this subchapter is to provide an option for adoptive parents and birth relatives to enter into a voluntary agreement for ongoing communication or contact that:
(1) is in the best interest of the child;
(2) recognizes the parties' interests and desires for ongoing communication or contact;
(3) is appropriate given the role of the parties in the child's life; and
(4) is subject to approval by the courts.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 27 - Petition for Adoption
Section 2701 - Contents of petition for adoption
Section 2711 - Consents necessary to adoption
Section 2712 - Consents not naming adopting parents
Section 2713 - When other consents not required
Section 2714 - When consent of parent not required
Section 2721 - Notice of hearing
Section 2722 - Place of hearing
Section 2723 - Attendance at hearing
Section 2724 - Testimony and investigation
Section 2725 - Religious belief
Section 2731 - Purpose of subchapter
Section 2733 - Parties to agreement
Section 2734 - Consent of a child
Section 2735 - Filing and approval of an agreement
Section 2736 - Failure to comply
Section 2737 - Modification of agreement
Section 2738 - Enforcement of agreement