Do I need my baby’s father’s permission to give our baby up for adoption?
Jayla asked:
I’m 18 years old and I just found pregnant with my 2nd child.I have a 2 year old by an ex boyfriend but I’m pregnant again by my current boyfriend.I’m not happy about being pregnant again but my boyfriend is excited.I’ve thought about abortion,but I don’t want to do that. I really want to give birth to our baby then give it up for adoption.Do I need my boyfriend’s permission to give our baby up for adoption?
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I’m 18 years old and I just found pregnant with my 2nd child.I have a 2 year old by an ex boyfriend but I’m pregnant again by my current boyfriend.I’m not happy about being pregnant again but my boyfriend is excited.I’ve thought about abortion,but I don’t want to do that. I really want to give birth to our baby then give it up for adoption.Do I need my boyfriend’s permission to give our baby up for adoption?
July 1st, 2009 at 3:49 am
Nope.. that is the mothers desicion alone.
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Yes, you do. He has to sign papers and all that.
Sorry girlie; and good luck!
July 4th, 2009 at 9:42 am
You might want to give him the opportunity to take care of the baby.
July 4th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
no. i just recently had to give up my second child as well. the father is in a different country and they didnt need his permission at all. the lawyers just want to make sure the dad doesnt come and try to take the baby away.
July 6th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
yes you do. if hes on the birth certificate and he wants custody your gonna have a battle.
July 7th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
yes its his baby too, i mean what would you do if your ex had custody of your child and then just put it up for adoption, youd be upset yeah, talk to your bf
July 11th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
as far as i know yes you do, but you should talk to a lawyer about that, and also, since your boyfriend is so excited you should ask him since you don’t want the baby if he would love to have custody and raise it
July 15th, 2009 at 4:19 am
Yes you do. My sister adopted and the birth mom didn’t know who the actual father was. The adoption agency had to find him. Once they did find him he had to approve. He did thank goodness. Your boyfriend needs to baby sit for a newborn for 72 hours or so. He’ll come to his senses. I could be wrong…he could be an amazing father. Your decision for placing your child up for adoption will make a family more happy than you’ll ever be able to understand.
Edit…..
Laws obviously vary state to state. Find a legitimate adoption agency. They have hired attorneys that know the law for your state. It won’t cost you a dime. I wouldn’t go directly to an attorney…I’d speak with an agency first.