§ 48-3-701. Individuals who may relinquish minor; timing. - North Carolina Statutes

Part 7. Relinquishment of Minor for Adoption.

§ 48‑3‑701. Individuals who may relinquish minor; timing.

(a)        A parent orguardian may relinquish all parental rights or guardianship powers, includingthe right to consent to adoption, to an agency. If both parents are married toeach other and living together, both parents must act jointly in relinquishinga child to an agency.

(b)        The mother of aminor child may execute a relinquishment at any time after the child is bornbut not sooner. A man whose consent is required under G.S. 48‑3‑601may execute a relinquishment either before or after the child is born.

(c)        A guardian mayexecute a relinquishment at any time. (1949, c. 300; 1953, c. 906;1961, c. 186; 1969, c. 911, s. 7; c. 982; 1975, c. 702, ss. 1‑3; 1977, c.879, s. 5; 1985, c. 758, ss. 10, 11; 1995, c. 457, s. 2.)