Louisiana Adoption Laws Page3

Adoption Laws in Louisiana Page3

Putative fathers

Yes, this state have a Putative Father Registry.

Registry requirements to receive notice : Statute: R.S. - § 9:400; Ch. C. art. 1133 and 1137(A)

• The putative father needs to file before or after child's birth.
• The putative father gets the notice of filing of mother's surrender of the child.
• For registration, completed Hospital or Department o Health, Office of preventive and Public Health Services are most important.
• The putative father may oppose an adoption if it is filed within 15 days after service of notice of surrender, if the surrender is not filed.
• It is important to reputed father to acknowledge himself to be the father in writing statement or orally, and the mother must agree.

Information in the registry or claim : Statute: R.S. - § 9:400 (A)(3)

• One who judged by the court as a father
• One who filed with legitimating registry
• One who has filed a registry with judgment
• One who has filed the registry as a claim paternity for declaration

Revocation of claim to paternity : Statute:

• Not addressed.

Who may access to registry information : Statute: R.S. - § 9:400

• Any court may access to registry.
• Any authorized agency
• Any person upon order of court for good cause