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The grounds for involuntary termination are: The parent shows a "sense of purpose" in relinquishing their parental rights, or has refused or failed to perform their duties for at least six months.

Rights as a Father As a parent, the father of a child has rights to that child. For example, a father is entitled to see his child. This means that he can ask the court for physical custody or visitation rights. Pennsylvania offers various forms of physical custody, including sole, primary, partial, and shared.

2. Paternity can be established anytime after the birth of a child, but it must be established before a child's 18th birthday. WHERE CAN PATERNITY BE ESTABLISHED? Paternity can be established at the hospital/birthing center, or at the McKean County Domestic Relations Office, 16975 Route 6, Smethport, PA 16749.

A biological father does not have legal rights to a child if he is not listed on the birth certificate. However, if the father has established paternity through a legal process, such as by signing an acknowledgement of paternity or through a court order, he will have legal rights to the child.

Establishing Paternity Voluntarily A VAP often is completed and signed at the hospital when the child is born. You also can obtain a VAP at a local Department of Public Welfare office or the Domestic Relations office of the county court.

Establishing Paternity Voluntarily A VAP often is completed and signed at the hospital when the child is born. You also can obtain a VAP at a local Department of Public Welfare office or the Domestic Relations office of the county court.