California Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

No

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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

Credits: Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov)

 

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