Ex Parte Application for Order Dispensing with Notice to Unknown Father or to Alleged Father Whose Wherabouts Remain Unknown and Terminating Parental Rights; Order[Family Code Sections 7665, 7666]

Ventura Superior Court · Ventura County Local Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form is used by a parent or guardian to ask a judge to end parental rights of a father whose location is unknown or cannot be found, without having to notify him first. Someone would use this form when they want to proceed with adoption or guardianship but cannot locate the biological father to inform him of the legal proceedings.