§ 2737 — Modification of agreement

Pennsylvania § 2737

• Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
• Title 23: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
• Part: PART III
• Ch. 27: PETITION FOR ADOPTION
• Subch.: VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT FOR

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(a) General rule.--Only the adoptive parent or a child who is 12 years of age or older may seek to modify an agreement by filing an action in the court that finalized the adoption.

(b) Standard for modification.--Before the court may enter an order modifying the agreement, it must find by clear and convincing evidence that modification serves the needs, welfare and best interest of the child.

Legislative History

Cross References.Section 2737 is referred to in sections 2741, 2742 of this title.