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Family Law

Adoption

Does a biological father have the right to notification that his child may be placed for adoption by the child’s mother?

Yes, the laws of many states may require that biological fathers be notified of the adoption of his child. Biological fathers may be placed in a putative father registry. A putative father is defined as the alleged or reputed father of a child born out of wedlock. Such notice in many states can be by registered or certified mail, personal service.



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