Wisconsin Adoption Laws, Page 5

Putative Fathers

Does State have a Putative Father Registry:

No


Registry/Paternity Requirements to Receive Notice

Statute: § 48.025(2)

  • The putative father may file a declaration of parental interest at any time, except after termination of the putative father's parental rights.
  • The declaration must be in writing and signed by the putative father.

Information Contained in Registry/Claim

Statute:
§ 48.025(2)
  • The declaration must include:
  • The name and address of the putative father and birth mother
  • The month and year of the child's birth or expected birth
  • A statement that the individual has reason to believe that he may be the child's father

Revocation of Claim to Paternity

Statute:


Not addressed in statutes reviewed

Access to Information Maintained in Registry

Statute:
§ 48.025(3)
  • Sent to the birth mother

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

 

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