District Of Columbia

Consent Birthmother Anytime after birth if independent adoption. 3 days after birth if agency adoption
Consent Execution Before the court if independent adoption
Consent Not Required Depends
Consent Revoke Time 10 days
Termination Court Hearing No
Termination State Agency Yes
Termination Birthfather Registry Yes
Finalization Time 6-8 months
Finalization None Resident Finalize Yes
Finalization Utilize Other State Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed No
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max with Court Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency No
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed Max Not Specified
Requirements Same Sex Yes
Requirements Single Parent Not Specified
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