Author: Team MDR

In Ohio, you usually finalize an adoption about six months after the child comes to live with you. This timeline depends on a few factors, such as how quickly your home study is completed, how long it takes to be matched with a child, and the scheduling of court visits. You’ll finish the process once the required post-placement visits and court steps are completed.

After giving birth, you have a 72-hour waiting period before you can give consent for adoption. If you change your mind during this period, you can inform your adoption agency or attorney. Once you’ve signed legal adoption papers after the waiting period, changing your decision will require a petition to the court.

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