Section YAE.04.03 — Consent.

(a) Consent of the parent to terminate parental rights is not valid unless:

(1) It is in writing;

(2) The parent has received counseling from the Stockbridge Munsee Community Social Services Staff on alternatives to termination such as guardianship, parental support services, and so on;

(3) The parent orally explains his understanding of the meaning of termination of parental rights and its consequences to the Youth Court judge and the judge certifies that the terms and consequences of the consent were fully explained and were fully understood by the parent; and

(4) The consent was given no sooner than thirty (30) days after the birth of the youth.

(b) Any consent may be withdrawn prior to the entry of a final decree of adoption and, if no other grounds exist for terminating parental rights, the child shall be returned to the parent.