California Adoption Laws, Page 5
Putative Fathers
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No
Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: Fam. Code §§ 7662; 7663; 7666- The putative father must bring an action declaring the existence of a father-child relationship within 30 days of service of the notice of adoption proceedings, or the birth of the child, whichever is later.
- To identify the natural father, the court shall cause an inquiry to be made of the birth mother and any other appropriate person.
- Notice must be given at least 10 days prior to a proceeding to every person identified as the natural father or a possible natural father.
Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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