About Biological Fathers

Biological fathers have rights and responsibilities in an adoption plan. Learn what to expect in adoption proceedings and what to do if you choose to parent.

Biological Fathers' Rights

Lack of attention to biological fathers' rights can have serious consequences, a lesson courts are handing down with more frequency.... [more]

Mom, I'm Going to be a Father

A much anticipated and joyous occasion in most families can be a time of anguish and soul-searching in others. One teenaged father's decision.... [more]

National Directory of Putative Father Registries

Not all states have registries for putative fathers. Find information for the states that do, as well as information for serving military. Statutes, how and where to file, and costs, if any. A national directory of registries.... [more]

The Ohio Putative Father Registry - The What?

When paralegal Erik Smith learns about the putative father registry in a Probate Law class, he decides to register. Good idea, right? After all, it's to everyone's advantage to make sure fathers are notified properly before an adoption moves forward. However, as Erik found out, it's easier said than done.... [more]

What Birthfathers Don't Know Hurts Everyone
Excluding birthfathers from the adoption process can have serious consequences.

Unwed Fathers: Preventing Your Infant Child from Being Adopted without Your Consent
Unwed fathers can prevent their children from being adopted without their consent.

Birthfathers: The Forgotten Half of the Story
"Biological fathers get short shrift in fairy tales and real life. But their exclusion can have legal and emotional consequences.' A great article by Eliza Newlin Carney for Adoptive Families.

Expectant Fathers' Rights
Information on the rights of expectant fathers, birth grandparents, and expectant mothers, from The Cradle adoption agency.

Paternity Information Page
An explanation of paternity, how to claim it, and what that means.

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