Florida Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

Yes

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: §§ 63.054; 39.803

  • The putative father must file a notarized claim of paternity form with the Putative Father Registry.
  • The form may be filed at any time prior to the child's birth, or the filing of a petition for termination of rights.
  • If the identity or location of a parent is unknown and a petition for termination of rights is filed, the court will conduct an inquiry.
  • If a prospective parent is identified, he may complete a sworn affidavit of parenthood, which must be filed no later than at the time of or prior to the adjudicatory hearing in the termination proceeding.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute: § 63.054

  • Name, address, date of birth, and physical description of the putative father and the mother
  • Date, place, and location of conception
  • Name, date, and place of the child's birth, or estimated date of birth, if known

Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute: § 63.054

  • The putative father may execute a notarized written revocation of the claim of paternity at any time prior to the birth of the child.
  • The claim of paternity is void upon receipt of the revocation by the Registry.

Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute: § 63.054

  • Petitioner and court in a termination of parental rights or adoption proceeding

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

 

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