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Hi, Massachusetts Mom---
It's my understanding of Massachusetts law that there is no legal/court-ordered option available for a binding open adoption.
So, if DCF promised anything to the birthparents in order to secure a surrender of parental rights or stop an appeal, they would be engaging in fraud.
Any contact post-finalization, in the state of Massachusetts (other states may differ), therefore is completely at the discretion of the adoptive parents.
Based on that understanding of Massachusetts law, I'm surprised that any lawyer would be pushing for an "open adoption" agreement. So, I guess, I'm just confused.
Sorry that I couldn't offer anything more useful.
My best to you! I hope things move quickly and smoothly to finalization.