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L15.8. Proposed Findings and Decree.

A. Proposed Findings of Fact. At the conclusion of the hearing for adoption the petitioners shall submit to the hearing judge proposed findings of fact substantially in the following form:


IN RE ADOPTION OF:

________________________,

) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) LYCOMING COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
) ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION
)
) NO. ________________


FINDINGS OF FACT

1. The petitioners are __________________ and ____________________, his wife, who are adult citizens of the County of Lycoming and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and they reside at _________________________, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania.

2. The husband was born at ________________________, on ___________________.

3. The wife was born at ___________________________, on ___________________.

4. The wife's maiden name was ____________________________.

5. The name of adoptee is ___________________.

6. The adoptee was born at _________________, on __________________.

7. The adoptee has resided with the husband petitioner since __________________, and with the wife petitioner since __________________.

8. The facts with respect to termination of parental rights are as follows: ____________________________________________________.

9. Notice of the hearing on the petition for adoption was given to all persons entitled to notice.

10. It is in the best interest of the child to allow the adoption.

11. The petitioners and the child are of the following race and faith: ____________________________________________.

12. There has been compliance with all of the provisions of the Adoption Act (23 Pa.C.S. §2101, et seq.).


B. Proposed Decree. The petitioner shall attach a proposed decree to the proposed findings of fact. FORM 1 is to be used if parental rights have previously been terminated. FORM 2 is to be used if parental rights are to be terminated at the time of the hearing for adoption.


IN RE ADOPTION OF:

________________________,

) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) LYCOMING COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
) ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION
)
) NO. ________________

DECREE

AND NOW, this ____ day of ______________, 20__, in consideration of the petition filed, after investigation made and testimony of the witnesses heard,

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED:

That the welfare of the adoptee will be promoted by the adoption; that all requirements of the Adoption Act have been met; that the adoptee shall have all the rights of a child and heir of the petitioners; and that the child shall hereafter be known as ___________________________.

BY THE COURT,


______________________
J.

FORM 2:


IN RE ADOPTION OF:

________________________,

) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) LYCOMING COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
) ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION
)
) NO. ________________

DECREE

AND NOW, this ____ day of _____________, 20__, after hearing on the petition filed,

IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED:

(1) That the parental rights of __________________________________________________ be and hereby are terminated;

(2) That the welfare of __________________________________ will be promoted by the adoption; that all requirements of the Adoption Act have been met; that the adoptee shall have all the rights of a child and heir of ____________________ and ______________________ and shall be subject to the duties of a child of the petitioners; and that the child shall hereafter by known as _____________________________.

Notice to the Natural Father and Natural Mother
Pennsylvania Adoption Medical History Registry

This is to inform you about an adoption law provision relating to medical history information. As the birth parent of a Pennsylvania born child who is being or was ever adopted in the past, you have the opportunity to voluntarily place on file medical history information. The information that you choose to provide could be important to the child’s present and future medical care needs. The law makes it possible for you to file current medical information and it also allows you to update the information as new medically related information becomes available. Requests to release the information will be honored if the request is submitted by a birth child 18 years of age or older. The law also permits the court to honor requests for information submitted by the adoptive parents or legal guardians of adoptees who are not yet 18 years of age. All information will be maintained and distributed in a manner that fully protects your right to privacy.

You may obtain the appropriate form to file medical history information by contacting the Adoption Medical History Registry. Members of the registry staff are available to answer your questions. Please contact the registry staff at:

Department of Human Resources
Adoption Medical History Registry
Hillcrest, Second Floor, P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675 Telephone: 1-800-227-0225

Medical history information forms may also be obtained locally by contacting one
of the following agencies:

County Children and Youth Social Service Agency
Any private licensed adoption agency
The Lycoming County Register and Recorder’s Office

BY THE COURT,


______________________
J.