# Iowa Code § 232B.7: Parental rights — voluntary termination or foster care placement > Iowa · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.7 ## Section - **Citation:** Iowa Code § 232B.7 - **Heading:** Parental rights — voluntary termination or foster care placement - **Jurisdiction:** Iowa - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 232B / Section 232B.7 ## Text (1) If an Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian voluntarily consents to a foster care placement of the child or to termination of parental rights, the consent shall not be valid unless executed in writing and recorded before a judge of a court of competent jurisdiction and accompanied by the judge’s certificate that the terms and consequences of the consent were fully explained in detail and were fully understood by the parent or Indian custodian. The court shall also certify that either the parent or Indian custodian fully understood the explanation in English or that it was interpreted into a language that the parent or Indian custodian understood. Notwithstanding section 600A.4 or any other provision of law, any consent for release of custody given prior to, or within ten days after, the birth of the Indian child shall not be valid. (2) An Indian child’s parent or Indian custodian may withdraw consent to a foster care placement at any time and, upon the withdrawal of consent, the child shall be returned to the parent or Indian custodian. (3) In a voluntary proceeding for termination of parental rights to, or adoptive placement of, an Indian child, the consent of the parent may be withdrawn for any reason at any time prior to the entry of a final decree of termination or adoption, as the case may be, and the child shall be returned to the parent. (4) After the entry of a final decree of adoption of an Indian child, the parent may withdraw consent to the adoption upon the grounds that consent was obtained through fraud or duress and may petition the court to vacate the decree. Upon a finding that such consent was obtained through fraud or duress, the court shall vacate the decree and return the child to the parent. However, an adoption which has been effective for at least two years shall not be invalidated under the provisions of this subsection unless otherwise permitted under state law. 2003 Acts, ch 153, §8 ## Nearby sections - [Iowa Code § 232B.1 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.1.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.2 Purpose — policy of state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.2.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.3.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.4 Application of chapter — determination of Indian status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.4.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.5 Indian child custody proceedings — jurisdiction — notice — transfer of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.5.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.6 Emergency removal of Indian child — foster care placement — termination of parental rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.6.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.7 Parental rights — voluntary termination or foster care placement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.7.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.8 Return of custody — improper removal of child from custody — protection of rights of parent or Indian custodian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.8.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.9 Placement preferences.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.9.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.10 Qualified expert witnesses — standard of proof — change of placement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.10.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.11 Agreements with tribes for care and custody of Indian children.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.11.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.12 Payment of foster care expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.12.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.13 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.13.md) - [Iowa Code § 232B.14 Compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C232B_S232B.7. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.