Family LawAdoption |
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.