HB 1572 -- Paternity

Sponsor:  Franz

This bill defines "unknown father," as it relates to adoption,
guardianship, and termination of parental rights, as a person
who:

(1)  Is not presumed to have a biological, adoptive, or legal
relationship with a child under the Uniform Parentage Act which
make a presumption of fatherhood due to marriage agreements made
before or after the birth of a child;

(2)  Is not registered with the putative father registry as a
father who has filed a notice of intent to claim paternity of a
child; or

(3)  Has not filed a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity.

The bill also specifies that written consent is not required from
an unknown father when terminating parental rights.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm