Petition to Determine Parental Rights of Alleged Natural Father and to Determine Necessity of Consent

Orange County Superior Court · Locally Approved Forms

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This form is used when someone needs to establish whether a man is the biological father of a child and whether his permission is required for decisions about the child, such as adoption or guardianship. A person would need this form if they want to adopt a child, become the child's guardian, or handle a situation where the biological father's legal rights need to be officially determined.