My nephew Calvin was born on April 23rd, 2013 to his birthmother (we will call her Lisa). My sister Jackie adopted him that day.
Let me back up...
Jackie met Lisa through an adoption agency four and a half years ago when Lisa was pregnant with a boy, Travis. Lisa, having three children already, did not feel that she had it in her to parent another child. Jackie adopted Travis the day he was born. They left the adoption somewhat open but Lisa had no interest in Travis and moved on with her life.
Fast forward to April 1st, 2013 - another adoption later (Jackie adopted Travis and then Carly from another adoptive mother) - Lisa calls from out of the blue (she was in prison on drug charges - set to get out in August, 2013) and she is 8 months pregnant. The baby was conceived from rape and Lisa was waffling between keeping the baby and finding someone to care to the baby until she was out of prison, or giving the baby up for adoption. My sister said she would adopt the baby. Lisa, after a few weeks, agreed to the adoption. And Calvin was born to Lisa, given to Jackie. The papers were signed and Jackie left the hospital with Calvin in her arms the next day.
So here we are. I just got word from my sister that Lisa wants Calvin back. She has contacted the adoption agency and wants Calvin given to her upon her release from prison. My sister was hysterical on the phone, and my mom is doing no better. I do not know what to do. My sister's husband has contacted a lawyer.
Can Lisa really take the baby back? She already has three other kids (not including Travis). And is still in prison on drug charges. Calvin's post-birth testing came back negative for drug addiction, but she was clearly using while pregnant. I just cannot understand how this could happen. Not sure what to do or where to turn to. We are in Minnesota, if that helps.