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Does a child have to know biological father for him to give up parental rights?
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Answered 2012-02-18 04:11:36
No. There is no requirement for the child to have to "know" the father for him to give up his parental rights.
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If the biological father is not listed on the birth certificate what rights does he have over the child in the state of Texas?
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Can a non biological father adopt a child he is raising?
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