Colorado Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

No

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 19-5-105(2), (3), (5)

  • To identify a birth parent, the court shall cause an inquiry to be made of the known parent and any other appropriate person.

  • The putative father must file a paternity action within 30 days after the child's birth, or within 30 days after receiving notice that he is the father or likely father.
  • The putative father must file an answer within 20 days after service of notice of termination proceedings.
  • Notice of termination proceedings is given to every person identified as a birth parent or possible birth parent.

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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