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IN RE ADOPTION OF BABY GIRL ANDERSON No. 448PA04 FILED: 27 JANUARY 2006 Adoption--father's consent--not required--support offered but not accepted Respondent's consent to adoption of his biological daughter was not required because his attempts to offer financial support were rejected by the mother. The bright line rule of In re Adoption of Byrd, 354 N.C. 188, is not modified; attempts or offers of support will not suffice. However, the mother's refusal to accept assistance cannot defeat the father's paternal interest as long as the father makes reasonable and consistent payments for the support of the child, such as to a bank account or trust fund. N.C.G.S.

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