This is a legal form that was released by the California Department of Social Services - a government authority operating within California. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form AD20B?
A: Form AD20B is a document in California that is used to indicate the alleged father's refusal to give consent to adoption.
Q: Who is the alleged father?
A: The alleged father is the person who is claiming to be the biological father of a child, but their paternity has not been legally established.
Q: What does the Form AD20B refusal mean?
A: The refusal on Form AD20B means that the alleged father is not giving his consent to the adoption of the child.
Q: Why would an alleged father refuse consent to adoption?
A: There could be various reasons why an alleged father might refuse consent to adoption, such as wanting to maintain contact with the child or not agreeing with the adoption decision.
Q: What happens after the alleged father refuses consent?
A: If the alleged father refuses consent to adoption on Form AD20B, additional legal proceedings may be required to address the contested adoption.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of Form AD20B by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the California Department of Social Services.