Pennsylvania § 2737 - Modification of agreement.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2737 — Modification of agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2737. Modification of agreement.
(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.
Cross References. Section 2737 is referred to in sections 2741, 2742 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 2737
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 2737 cover?
Section 2737 ("Modification of agreement.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 2737?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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