looking2adopt1-
If he is named and is not signing...then his rights should expire after a certain amount of time. If he is not named (officially) and is not signing--then he is contesting! Until he has notice...his rights are protected. He must be served in order for the time limit to be 'activated'. If he has been served...it is usually 30 days after service that his rights expire. If served in the newspaper it is usually 30 days after the 30th day (the last news listing)...so 60 days.
Amy-
If they sent him the papers for the putative father registry--then I would seriously consider the fact that he will list himself.
Not a factor.
Not a factor.
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smokes pot like cigarrettes,
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Heresay.
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but claims that he wants to raise his baby.
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maybe he does!
I dont mean to be harsh...but I hope that puts it all in perspective.
If he doesn't sign within the time frame... hopefully things will run smoothly for you. Otherwise--Good luck to the mother! She probably cannot sign guardianship over to you without his signature either.
Note: If the mother relinquished her rights before the father....she may have already lost them. (Unless the agency tore up the paperwork or something.....)
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If he files the papers with the registry, is it possible to still adopt the baby?
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Only if he consents or has his rights terminated for some reason.