Legal Question in Family Law in California

My sons girlfriend is wanting to put their unborn child up for adoption. She lives in California and he is in Washington State. He wants the child.What rights does he have?


Asked on 8/09/11, 6:58 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

If he is the biological father ,he has a right to intervene requesting custody of the child. To expidite the matter and avoid any costly jursdictional fights, he should file a paternity action in the county where the child resides as well as an emergency order requesting custody.

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Answered on 8/09/11, 8:22 am
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

He would need to file a paternity action in California, in the county in which she resides. That would establish his right as father of the child. The child could not be adopted without his consent. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 8/09/11, 10:51 am


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