Colorado Adoption Laws, Page 5
Putative Fathers
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
NoRegistry/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
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