Adoption of Derrick

In this case the mother voluntarily consented to the adoption of her child. See G. L. c. 210, § 2 (1990 ed.). On the eve of the adoption proceedings, the mother filed a motion seeking to revoke her consent. A judge denied it. Subsequently, the mother filed a petition seeking to adopt her child. See G. L. c. 210, § 2A (1990 ed.). After hearing, a different judge concluded that the mother voluntarily consented to the adoption of her son and denied the mother’s petition to adopt her son. The mother appeals from the order denying her petition. The mother argues that the plain language of G. L. c.…