The Legal Process

Once the baby is born, Wyoming Children’s Society will again review the adoption decision with the birthparents. The voluntary consent is signed approximately 24 hours after birth and is irrevocable by Wyoming law. Wyoming law states a voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is permanent and irrevocable once signed and can only be overturned due to proven fraud, coercion or duress. The adoption will be finalized once post placement supervision is complete, which generally occurs within six months after placement.  The Wyoming Children’s Society and your attorney will assist you with this process. Following finalization of your adoption, your attorney will help you obtain an amended birth certificate for your child.

The Wyoming Children’s Society strictly observes all applicable state and federal adoption statutes, including the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).