In the Interest of Cross

HODGE, J,

This case is brought before the court by the Natural Father’s petition to vacate adoption decree. The law of adoption in Pennsylvania is governed by the Adoption Act, 23 Pa.C.S. §2101, placed into effect January 1, of 1981, and then amended in 1992. In any type of adoption proceeding, Pennsylvania law requires that the natural parents’ rights be terminated either voluntarily or involuntarily. 23 Pa.C.S. §§2501, 2502 and 2511.

On November 3, 2006 the natural father voluntarily executed a consent to adoption. This consent indicated his intent to relinquish all rights he had as the…