· 5/23/1973
Chambers Appeal
Citations
- 452 Pa. 149
- 305 A.2d 360
- 1973 Pa. LEXIS 431
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- voluntary relinquishment of parental rights and duties can be collaterally attacked prior to adoption
- voluntary relinquishment proceedings under Adoption Act shall conclusively terminate all rights of natural parent
- voluntary relinquishment proceedings under Adoption Act shall conclusively terminate all rights of natural parent
- voluntary relinquishment of parental rights and duties can be collaterally attacked prior to adoption
- “[I]t would be cruel and unfair to subject the prospective adopting parents to the risk of a change of mind by the natural parents. . . . with resulting heartbreaks to several persons and possible harm to the child.’ ”
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Judges: Jones, Eagen, O'Brien, Roberts, Pomeroy, Nix, Manberino, Mandebino
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