This form is a Notice of Appearance, an Acknowledgment of Paternity, and a Claim of Parental Rigths. This is used by a putative or alleged father in an adoption proceeding and is filed in response to a notice of the commencement of adoption proceedings (form VT-133-P). This form Notices his appearance, informs the court whether he claims the right to custody of the child, and notifies the court whether he consents to the proposed adoptin. This is one of over 150 Official Probate forms for the state of Vermont.