When can a court terminate biological father’s rights?
Full Question:
I am a sixteen-year-old living in California. I was adopted ten years ago and have been living with my adoptive parents ever since. I have not been able to accept my father and I do not get along with him. I would like to know how a biological father’s parental rights are terminated upon adoption?
11/30/2016 |
Category: Adoption |
State: California |
#27356
Answer:
Per California Family Code §7665:
“If, after the inquiry, the court is unable to identify the biological father or any possible biological father and no person has appeared claiming to be the biological father and claiming custodial rights, the court shall enter an order terminating the unknown biological father's parental rights with reference to the child.”
Therefore, when the court is not able to identify the biological father or identify any person claiming for custodial rights, the court shall order to terminate the rights with reference to the child.
