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Utah Code Title 78B. Judicial Code § 78B-6-123. Power of a minor to consent or relinquish

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A minor parent has the power to:

(a) consent to the adoption of the minor's child; and

(b) relinquish the minor's control or custody of the child for adoption.

(2) The consent or relinquishment described in Subsection (1) is valid and has the same force and effect as a consent or relinquishment executed by an adult parent.

(3) A minor parent, having executed a consent or relinquishment, cannot revoke that consent upon reaching the age of majority or otherwise becoming emancipated.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 78B. Judicial Code § 78B-6-123. Power of a minor to consent or relinquish - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-78b-judicial-code/ut-code-sect-78b-6-123/

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