Phillip James Garland, who has been named the father of the child born to Corrinda April Sue Bridenstine on November 21, 2007, or the person who claims to be the father of the child born to Corrinda April Sue Bridenstine on November 21, 2007, is notified that a Petition for adoption was filed in the office of the Clerk of the Elkhart County Superior Court, located at 315 South Second Street, Elkhart, IN 46516.
If Phillip James Garland seeks to contest the adoption of Marley Sue Garland, he must file a motion to contest the adoption in accordance with I.C. 31-19-10-1 in the above named court, or a paternity action under I.C. 31-14 within thirty (30) days after the date of service of this Notice
If Phillip James Garland:
1. Does not file:
a. A motion to contest the adoption; or
b. A paternity action under I.C. 31-14 within thirty (30) days after service of this notice; or
2. After filing a paternity action under I.C. 31-14 fails to establish paternity within a reasonable period as determined by the paternity court under I.C. 31-14-21-9 through I.C. 31-14-21-11;
the above named court will hear and determine the petition for adoption. His consent will be irrevocably implied and he will lose his right to contest either the adoption or the validity of his implied consent to the adoption. He will lose his right to establish his paternity of the children under I.C. 31-14.
Nothing Seth Allen Jordan or Corrinda April Sue Jordan, or anyone else, says to Phillip James Garland relieves Phillip James Garland of his obligations under this Notice.
Under Indiana law, a putative father is a person who is named as or claims that he may be the father of a children born out of wedlock but who has not yet been legally proven to be the children's father. For purposes of this Notice, Phillip James Garland is a putative father under the laws in Indiana regarding adoption.
A person being served with this notice should consult the Indiana adoption statutes.
