A couple who illegally secured a natural mother’s child from a third party with temporary custody had no right to file for termination of parental rights, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has ruled.
Even though it was arguable that the natural mother did not take responsibility for her child and that the prospective adoptive couple could provide a more stable life, the Superior Court said it could not excuse a violation of the Adoption Act’s requirements.
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