a. Give the citation to the statute that contains the formalities necessary for consent to adoption in your state.

b. Who must give consent?

c. Is it necessary to obtain the consent of a natural parent who is mentally ill?

d. Is it necessary to obtain the consent of a natural parent who previously was not awarded custody of the child in a divorce proceeding?

e. Is there a minimum age for giving consent? Can a parent who is a minor consent or withhold consent to adoption of his or her child?

f. When, if ever, must the child consent to his or her own adoption?

g. In what form or with what formalities must the consent be given? Does your answer differ for a public agency adoption as opposed to an independent adoption? If so, explain the difference.

h. Does the consent form have to name the prospective adoptive parents?