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STATE STATUTES The Rights of Presumed (Putative) Fathers : Summary of State Laws The number of nonmarital births in recent decades has led to an increased focus on the Fathers of these children. Many of these alleged (or reputed or putative) Fathers of nonmarital children seek recognition of their legal Rights and expanded roles in the upbringing of their children. Constitutional Rights Historically, putative Fathers have had fewer Rights with regard to their children than either unwed mothers or married parents. Over the past several decades, putative Fathers have used the Fourteenth Amendment to challenge the termination of their Current Through October 2007 Electronic copies of this publication may be downloaded at laws_policies/ To find statute information for a particular State, go to laws_policies/ To find information on all the States and territories, order a copy of the full-length PDF by calling or , or download it at laws_policies/ Child Welfare Information Gateway Children s Bureau/ACYF 1250 Maryland Avenue, SW Eighth Floor Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Washington, DC 20024 Administration on Children, Youth and Families or Email: Children s Bureau The Rights of Presumed (Putative) Fathers : Summary of State Laws State Defi nitions of Father parental Rights when th

• While the child is under the age of majority, he receives the child into his home or otherwise openly holds out the child as his natural child. The Rights of Presumed (Putative) Fathers: Summary of State Laws www.childwelfare.gov . Services: the father . of a child. rights.

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