700-00135A – Statement of Putative Father & Waiver of Counsel (06/2019) Page 1 of 2
STATEMENTOF PUTATIVE FATHER AND WAIVER OF COUNSEL
15A V.S A. 2-402(a)(3) and 3 -503(b)(1)
1. My information
2. I understand that I have been named the biological father of:
3. The woman who gave birth to the minor and I have never been married: ☐ Yes ☐ No
4. My Position Regarding Paternity and Notice of Further Adoption Proceedings
I hereby give notice to all interested parties that: check one
☐ I deny that I am the biological father of this child and have no further interest in any pending or proposed
adoption proceedings concerning this child.
☐ I admit that I am the biological father of this child, but I disclaim any interest in this child and waive further
notice of any pending or proposed adoption proceedings concerning this child.
☐ I admit that I am the biological father of this child and object to any pending or proposed adoption. I wish to
receive notice of all further adoption proceedings concerning this child.
5. Birth Parent Information
Birth parent information may be provided to the minor when he or she attains the age of majority or
emancipation. check one
☐ I will provide birth parent information to the Court.
☐ I will not provide information to the Court.
6. Identifying Information check one
☐ I consent to the release of my name and address should the minor request that information when he or she
attains the age of majority.
☐ I request that my name and address be kept confidential. I understand that a judge may release this
information for very important reasons (e.g. medical reasons) even though I have requested that it remain
confidential.