J.H. v. K.D.M.

The issue we address is whether a putative father, who properly registers pursuant to section 63.054, Florida Statutes (2004), but fails to subsequently update his registration after he changed residences, necessarily waives the consent requirement of section 63.062(1), Florida Statutes (2004), and his right to notice of adoption and termination of parental rights proceedings when the petitioner has actual or constructive knowledge of the whereabouts of the putative father.1 We answer in the negative and reverse the final judgment, which terminates the parental rights of J.H., the putative…