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Just as a side note.......
In regards to the 'unknown fathers'. The putative father registry is available for the 30 day period....but a good attorney will also publish for the unknown father as well.
And...even if a man comes forward through the publishment or registry (during the 30 day time)....he must pay for his own attorney, pay for the DNA testing, and must prove 'why' he had not/did not support the birthmother during the course of pregnancy.
Our attorney has always done the publishing too........and our caseworker and attorney have told us that for a supposed birthfather to come forward, he must really be convinced that he's the father, and must really, really want that baby...because to prove his lack of involvement and 'why he's coming forward now' is a tough one to prove. At least, that's been their experience.
The five year thing is something I've heard before.....I think it must be some rumor started somewhere.......perhaps in an issue of 'The National Enquirer'??? LOL!
Sincerely,
Linny
(who lives in Illinois too...and has adopted seven times: Internationally, through the 'system', and through a private agency)
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