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
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