Support as Allowed by Utah Law
Legal Support for Birth Mothers at No Cost to You
Every birth mother considering adoption deserves her own independent legal counsel, one whose only job is to protect her interests. Your attorney is provided at no cost to you, as allowed by state law.
What Your Attorney Does
- ●Explains Utah's adoption laws, including consent and revocation
- ●Represents you in signing the voluntary relinquishment
- ●Explains your rights regarding the birth father
- ●Ensures your adoption plan and any post-adoption contact agreement reflect your wishes
Key Utah Legal Points
- Consent timing: Utah consent is signed no earlier than 24 hours after birth.
- Revocation: Consent in Utah is irrevocable upon signing. This is different from many other states.
- Birth father: Utah maintains a putative father registry with specific notice requirements.
- Post-adoption contact agreements: Enforceable in Utah if properly documented.
See the full Utah adoption laws page for statutory detail.
Birth Father Rights
Birth fathers have legal rights that vary by state and by circumstance (married vs. unmarried, notice requirements, putative father registries). Your attorney walks you through how Utah law handles the birth father's role in your specific situation.
Utah's putative father registry has strict timelines, our team helps ensure notice is properly handled.