2901 - Time of entry of decree of adoption. - Pennsylvania Statutes

CHAPTER 29 DECREES AND RECORDS Sec. 2901. Time of entry of decree of adoption. 2902. Requirements and form of decree of adoption. 2903. Retention of parental status. 2904. Name of adoptee. 2905. Impounding of proceedings and access to records. 2906. Docket entries. 2907. Certificate of adoption. 2908. Foreign decree of adoption. 2909. Medical history information. 2910. Penalty for unauthorized disclosure. Enactment. Chapter 29 was added October 15, 1980, P.L.934, No.163, effective January 1, 1981. § 2901. Time of entry of decree of adoption. Unless the court for cause shown determines otherwise, no decree of adoption shall be entered unless the natural parent or parents' rights have been terminated, the investigation required by section 2535 (relating to investigation) has been completed, the report of the intermediary has been filed pursuant to section 2533 (relating to report of intermediary) and all other legal requirements have been met. If all legal requirements have been met, the court may enter a decree of adoption at any time. (June 23, 1982, P.L.617, No.174, eff. 60 days)