42-1-110. Presumed knowledge that child may be adopted without notice. A birth father who is not married to the mother of the child is presumed to know that the child may be adopted without the father's consent and that the father is required to comply with the provisions of this title and manifest a commitment to the father's parental responsibilities.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 480, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. General Adoption Provisions
Part 1. Adoption Policy and Procedures
42-1-107. Adoption prohibited if child not legally free
42-1-108. Rights and responsibilities of parties in adoption proceedings
42-1-109. Need for finality -- balancing of interests
42-1-110. Presumed knowledge that child may be adopted without notice