You may find this helpful. It states that the consent can only be signed after the birth of the baby...and the 30 day thing has to do with withdrawing the consent---but only in circumstances that show the 'best interest of the child, etc'.
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/general/lega...rchresults.cfm
(Indiana requirements...)
Consent to Adoption
To better understand this issue and to view it across States, see the Consent to Adoption (Printable version - PDF 777KB) publication.
Who Must Consent to an Adoption
Citation: § 31-19-9-1
Each living parent of a child born in wedlock
The mother of a child born out of wedlock and the father whose paternity has been established
Any person or agency having custody
The court having jurisdiction
A minor parent with the concurrence of the parent or guardian
The spouse of a married parent
When Parental Consent is not Needed
Citation: §§ 31-19-9-8 to 31-19-9-10
The parent has:
Abandoned the child for at least 6 months prior to the filing of an adoption petition
Failed to contact or support the child for at least 1 year when the child has been in the custody of another person
Not established paternity or has failed to register with the putative father registry
Caused the child to be conceived as a result of rape or incest
Had his or her parental rights terminated
Been declared incompetent or mentally defective
Been found to be unfit and had his or her rights terminated in child's best interest
Been convicted of murder, manslaughter, or causing the suicide, and the victim was the child's other parent
Been convicted of murder, manslaughter, rape, incest, neglect, battery, or causing the suicide, and the victim was the child's sibling
When Consent Can Be Executed
Citation: § 31-19-9-2
Consent may be executed any time after the child's birth.
How Consent Must Be Executed
Citation: § 31-19-9-2
Consent may be executed in the presence of the court, a notary public, a county authorized agent, or an authorized agent of the division or child-placing agency.
Revocation of Consent
Citation: §§ 31-19-10-3; 31-19-10-4
Consent may not be withdrawn after the entry of the adoption decree and pursuant to § 31-19-10-3.
Consent to adoption may be withdrawn no later than 30 days after consent is given, if the court finds that the person seeking the withdrawal is acting in the best interest of the child.
Hope this helps....
Sincerely,
Linny