Kentucky Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

No

Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 625.065

  • The putative father is made a party, and is brought before the court in the same manner as any other party to a termination action if, prior to the final order in the termination proceeding, he acknowledges the child as his own by asserting paternity in the action, to the custodial agency, or the party bringing the action, within 60 days after the child's birth.
  • Notice is also required if the mother identifies him, his name is on the birth certificate, or he has contributed to the financial support of the child.
  • Only one of the requirements must be satisfied.

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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