Can I put my child up for adoption without father's consent?
We're unmarried in Oklahoma and the father is just really not a good person. I'm worried he'll hurt me but he hasn't done anything physical yet so I can't charge him. The threatening texts aren't enough according to local police. Well I'm pregnant and I was wondering can I legally give the baby up for adoption to my mother then adopt my child back to relinquish his rights? He refuses to give up rights even though I told him I doubt the baby is his and the other possibility won't take a test. So what can I do?
Can a single mother give her child up for adoption without the father's consent?
If she gives birth in another state, does not put the father's name on the birth certificate, and denies knowing who the father is, she will probably succeed in placing her child for adoption without the father's consent.When the birth father is known, it is still possible to place without consent, but the details will vary by state.My son’s birth mother was angry at the birth father, because he had not been in contact with her during her pregnancy. The birth father then refused to sign the papers to terminate his rights. In most states, the birth parents cannot terminate their rights until after the birth. In Rhode Island, the birth parent rights can be terminated after six months for lack of support.So his birth mother didn't terminate her own rights, and she fought the birth father in court for her right to make her own plans for her baby because he didn't support her during the pregnancy or in the six months after the birth. The judge was very clear that the birth father had rights, and she could not make plans without considering his rights. The judge subpoenaed the birth father to appear in court to present his side. The decision went to the birth mother, who placed her son with us.
Can biological grandparents contest adoption?
ha! i wish. then i would have been kept in my original family, where i was meant to be.
Is it legal to have a child christened without both parents consent?
My Ex-wife had my daughter christened without my knowledge. I have good contact with my daughter and have never had any legal problems regarding consent before. Where do I stand? I am not religious at all and have always said that if my daughter decided to follow any religeon, as long as it was her choice, I would respect it. I feel it is wrong for anyone to decide someone elses religion.
Can a mother change a baby's last name without the father's permission?
Don't let him take her threats. He is the legal parent and has rights. The Court has fee waivers to help people with filing fees. He needs to file a paternity suit with the appropriate Court in his County. The Court's have facilitators that help fill out form and they also provide mediation services. He needs to file the paternity suit and schedule a hearing right away. She cannot legally change the baby's name without his consent. Make sure he is keeping good records of his support payments for the child. There are also many attorney's that might be interested in taking his case pro bono meaning no charge. If he is certain she is doing drugs, he needs to protect his child and call child protective services or the local police or sheriff and have her evaluated. He needs to also seek custody. If she is in fact doing drugs, he should request supervised visitation during her rehabilitation. It is child abuse to raise a child under the influence of narcotics as it effects ones ability to provide the care needed by the child and puts the child at serious risk. He needs to do something now. If he doesn't, another family member needs to step up to the plate and protect the innocent child.