Adop. R. Sup. Ct. D.C. 7

As amended through October 11, 2024

Rule 7 - Opposition to Adoption

(a) IN GENERAL. Unless excused by the court, a parent or court-appointed guardian who opposes an adoption must appear at the time and date specified in the notice of adoption proceeding. If the person is unable to appear at the time and date specified in the notice of adoption proceeding, the person must file a written opposition, described in Rule 7(b), by the date specified in the notice of adoption proceeding.

(b) WRITTEN OPPOSITION. Any written opposition must state:

(1) the basis for the opposition; and

(2) if the person is unable to appear at the time and date specified in the notice of adoption proceeding, good cause for the person's failure to appear.

Adop. R. Sup. Ct. D.C. 7

COMMENT

A parent or court-appointed guardian who is unable to appear at the time and date specified in the notice of adoption proceeding must file a written opposition by the date specified in the notice. A parent or court-appointed guardian who will appear may also file a written opposition.