(a) General rule.--Only the adoptive parent or a child who is 12 years of age or older may seek to modify an agreement by filing an action in the court that finalized the adoption.
(b) Standard for modification.--Before the court may enter an order modifying the agreement, it must find by clear and convincing evidence that modification serves the needs, welfare and best interest of the child.
Cross References. Section 2737 is referred to in sections 2741, 2742 of this title.
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