Pennsylvania Adoption Laws, Page 5
Putative Fathers
Does State have a Putative Father Registry:
No
Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice
Statute: 23 Pa. §§ 2513; 5103- At least 10 days notice of a termination proceeding shall be given to the putative father if he has filed a claim of paternity prior to the institution of proceedings.
- The putative father of the child must complete Department of Public Welfare form.
- If the mother's consent is not given, the putative father is entitled only to notice of termination proceedings.
Information Contained in Registry/Claim
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
Revocation of Claim to Paternity
Statute: 23 Pa. § 5103- The putative father may rescind acknowledgment of paternity within the earlier of the following:
- 60 days
- The date of an administrative or judicial proceeding relating to the child
- After the expiration of 60 days, an acknowledgment of paternity may not be rescinded, but may be challenged in court only on the basis of fraud, duress, or material mistake of fact.
Access to Information Maintained in Registry
Statute:Not addressed in statutes reviewed
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