2006 Code of Virginia § 20-61.3 - Consequences of a putative father failing to appear

20-61.3. Consequences of a putative father failing to appear.

If a putative father fails to appear after having been personally served withnotice, in accordance with the provisions of subdivision 1 of 8.01-296 or 8.01-320, alleging that he is the father of a minor child, the court shallproceed in hearing the evidence in the case as provided in Chapter 3.1 (20-49.1 et seq.) of Title 20 as if the putative father were present. Theorder of the court in any such proceedings shall be served upon the father inaccordance with the provisions of Chapter 8 ( 8.01-285 et seq.) or Chapter 9( 8.01-328 et seq.) of Title 8.01.

(1988, cc. 867, 894; 1994, c. 869.)