Massachusetts Adoption Laws Page3

Adoption Laws in Massachusetts Page3

Putative fathers

No, this state don't have a Putative Father Registry.

Registry requirements to receive notice : Statute : Ch. 210 - § 4A

• Adoption proceedings is notify to the father who filed parental responsibility claim at the Department of Social Services.
• Person claiming paternity have to file petition for adoption of a child with the probate court within 30 days of notice about the child adoption.

Information in the registry or claim

• It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Massachusetts.

Revocation of claim to paternity

• It is not addressed in statutes reviewed in Massachusetts.

Who may access to registry information : Statute: Ch. 210 - § 4A

• Filing of a claim of paternity is sent to the birth mother by notice.