"To contest the adoption" means to challenge or oppose the legal process of adopting a child, usually by someone who believes that the adoption is not in the best interest of the child or is based on incorrect information. Full definition
The adoption becomes more complicated when a birth parent contests the adoption action. (familymaritallaw.com)
In a foster care adoption, the birth parents have no legal rights to contest the adoption on the grounds of the divorce of the potential adoptive parents. (info.legalzoom.com)
Mr. Sacharow's adoption practice is comprised of domestic and interstate adoptions, agency or private, and he has extensive experience in the litigation of contested adoption matters. (sjcollaborativedivorce.com)