Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA): Federal law that must be considered if the child has Native American heritage, providing specific requirements and protections for Native American children in custody proceedings

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA): Federal law governing jurisdiction in child custody cases across state lines and enforcement of custody orders between states

Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA): Federal law ensuring full faith and credit given to child custody determinations across state lines

State Family Code: State-specific laws governing the termination of parental rights, including specific procedures, requirements, and standards

Waiting Period Requirements: State-mandated periods that must elapse before relinquishment becomes final, including any cooling-off or revocation periods

Notarization Requirements: State-specific requirements for document authentication, including number of witnesses and notary specifications

Counseling Requirements: State-mandated counseling or advisory sessions that must be completed before relinquishment can be finalized

Court Jurisdiction: Legal requirements regarding which court has authority to handle the relinquishment, including venue and jurisdiction specifications

Notice Requirements: Legal requirements for notifying all relevant parties, including timing and method of notification

Legal Representation: Requirements regarding legal counsel for the relinquishing parent and any provisions for court-appointed attorneys

Social Services Requirements: Mandatory involvement of social services or child welfare agencies in the relinquishment process

Identity Documentation: Requirements for proving identity of the relinquishing parent, including acceptable forms of identification

Birth Certificate Requirements: Specifications regarding original birth certificate and any amendments needed for the relinquishment process

Mental Competency Standards: Legal requirements ensuring the relinquishing parent is mentally competent to make the decision

Voluntary Consent Verification: Requirements for verifying that the relinquishment is truly voluntary and free from coercion or duress