In Re McLarrin’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “A. At the hearing of the .opposition, the alleged or adjudicated father must establish his parental rights by acknowledging that he is the father of the child and by proving that he has manifested a substantial commitment to his parental responsibilities and that he is a fit parent of his child. B. Proof of the father’s substantial commitment to his parental responsibilities requires a showing, in accordance with his means and knowledge of the mother’s pregnancy or the child’s birth, that he either: (1) Provided financial support, including but not limited to the payment of consistent support to the mother during her pregnancy, contributions to the payment of the medical expenses- of pregnancy and birth, or contributions of consistent support of the child after birth; that he frequently and consistently visited the child .after birth; and that he is now willing and able to assume legal, and physical care of the child. (2) Was willing to provide such support and to visit .the child and that he made reasonable attempts to manifest, such a parental commitment, but was thwarted in his efforts by the mother or her agents, and that he is now willing.and able to assume legal and physical care of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 181 So. 3d 106 - In re A.S.

2. “The significance of the biological connection is that it offers the natural father an opportunity that no other male possesses to develop a relationship with his offspring. If he grasps that opportunity and accepts some measure of responsibility for the child's future, he may enjoy the blessings of the parent-child relationship and make uniquely valuable contributions to the child's development. "This interest does not come into existence or is soon lost, however, if the father is unable to demonstrate that he is fit and committed to the responsibilities of parenthood." "[H]e must show that he has taken concrete actions to grasp his opportunity to be a father and that there is a potential for him to make a valuable contribution to the child's development." Simply showing a biological relationship and fitness is not enough to sustain the father's interest.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 949 So. 2d 602 - Doe v. AB

3. “This interest does not come into existence or is soon lost, however, if the father is unable to demonstrate that he is fit and committed to the responsibilities of parenthood.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 949 So. 2d 602 - Doe v. AB