[pitogo]

I have a question regarding adoption. If a bmom had decided to give her child up for adoption (in the 60's or 70's era in California), and if she did name the bdad on the bcertificate, (even though it was a one night affair), did the bdad have to sign a legal document as well relinguishing his rights as a parent?

[RavenSong]

The answer to your question is no, the birthfather did not sign the relinquishment papers or consent forms in the 1960s and 1970s here in California. I believe that the law was changed in 1980. (I'm not sure of the year, but I know definitely that it was changed by 1983 because a post-adoptions caseworker told me at that time that birthfathers were now required to sign consent for relinquishment.)

I relinquished my son in San Diego in 1972. I named his father on the birth certificate, as well as with the adoption agency. His father was not required to sign anything, and his approval of the adoption was not required.

Hope that helps...