Declaration And Order Dispensing With Notice To Alleged Natural Father {L-0478}

478 - DECLARATION AND ORDER DISPENSING WITH NOTICE TO ALLEGED NATURAL FATHER. This form is used in Orange County adoption proceedings when the adopting parent(s) seek a court order excusing notice to an alleged or unknown natural father. Filed in connection with a petition to determine parental rights and the necessity of consent, this form requires the adopting parent(s) to declare under penalty of perjury the efforts made to locate the alleged father. The declaration must describe inquiries made to the natural mother and any additional steps taken to determine the father’s whereabouts. If the court is satisfied that reasonable efforts were made and the father cannot be located, the judge may order that notice be dispensed with. www.FormsWorkflow.com