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DONJUAN v. McDERMOTT

No. 20100012.

266 P.3d 839 (2011)

2011 UT 72

Marco A. DONJUAN, Appellant, v. Gabrielle McDERMOTT, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Utah.

November 22, 2011.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jennifer D. Reyes , Dale M. Dorius , Brigham City, for appellant.

Larry S. Jenkins , Lance D. Rich , Brinton M. Wilkins , Salt Lake City, for appellee.

Justice PARRISH, opinion of the Court:

INTRODUCTION

¶ 1 Utah Code section 78B-6-121 provides that an unwed father's consent to the adoption of his child is not required unless he files a paternity petition and a sworn affidavit stating, among other things, that he is willing to pay child support and take custody of the child. The statute requires that the father comply with these requirements before the mother executes her consent to the adoption.<...

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