Massachusetts

Consent Birthmother	4 days after birth
Consent Execution	Notary two witnesses and agency
Consent Revoke Time	Irrevocable upon signing consent
Termination State Agency	Yes
Termination Birthfather Registry	No
Finalization Time	7-12 months
Finalization None Resident Finalize	Yes, with in-state agency
Finalization Utilize Other State	Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max	$980 a month
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Max with Court	Not Specified
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Post Pardum	8 months total
Birthmother Expenses Allowed Payable by State Agency	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed	Yes
Birthmother Expenses Medical Allowed Max	Not Specified
Requirements Same Sex	Yes
Requirements Single Parent	Yes

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