In re the Adoption of Jarrett

OPINION OF THE COURT

Paul Crapsi, J.

In this private placement adoption proceeding, the birth mother (Jill) seeks to prevent the adoption of her son (Jarrett) by attacking the validity of her extrajudicial consent, given four days postpartum, withdrawn four days later, and never filed in its original form with the court.

BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

During a brief but stormy relationship with Steven, Jill became pregnant. They separated in late August 1994, follow*628ing a domestic altercation and before Steven was aware of Jill’s pregnancy. Once Jill discovered her condition, she decided to…