California

Consent Birthfather	Anytime after birth
Consent Execution	Adoption service provider witness
Consent Revoke Time	30-45 days
Termination Court Hearing	No
Termination State Agency	No
Termination Birthfather Registry	No
Finalization Time	6-11 months
Finalization None Resident Finalize	Yes
Finalization Utilize Other State	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max	Depends
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max with Court	Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum	4-6 weeks
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency	No
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed Max	Not Specified
Requirements Same Sex	Yes
Requirements Single Parent	Yes

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