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OK, here it is... For Missouri:
WHEN CONSENT CAN BE EXECUTED: § 453.030
• May be executed before a judge or notary public any time after child is 48 hours old, before or after petition for adoption is filed.
HOW CONSENT MUST BE EXECUTED: § 453.030
• Consent must be acknowledged before a notary public, or have consenting person'ssignature witnessed by 2 adults.
REVOCATION OF CONSENT: § 453.030
• Consent may be withdrawn at any time until reviewed and accepted by the judge.
• Case law states that consent is irrevocable absent fraud, duress or coercion.
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