Hi my name is justin and i need some legal advice?

Question

Hi my name is justin my girlfriend is pregnant and she is 17/ which of course means she is still a minor, im 18 so my ? is can her parents adopt the baby whith out my signature since im 18 and i want to take the responsibility as a father and also can they keep my name off the birth certificate? Thanks

Answer 1

No they cant do any of that. Technically your girlfirend even though only 17 still has rights pertaining to her child. her parents can't even adopt the baby without her consent. So if they really try something then take legal action but inform them that legally they have no say. Also she would ahve to b more than 2 years younger than you for it to be considered rape.

Answer 2

Justin, good for you for taking responsibility. You are a real man and a real father. I know for sure that your girlfriend's parents cannot adopt your baby without your consent. I believe it will be up to your girlfriend to decide whether or not your name is put on the birth certificate. If you talk to someone at a crisis pregnancy center, they may be able to give you a referral for free or discounted legal assistance and advice. You can find a center near you here:

http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp

or by calling 1-800-395-HELP.

Good luck.

Answer 3

yes they can keep your name off the birth certificate. it will say "unknown" father and then YOU will have to pay for a paternity test. NO her parents can't adopt the child without your consent. if she keeps the baby and you prove you're the father you can get your checkbook ready for 18 years of child support. i think it would be a good idea at this point to call an attorney (you can usually get one free consult). you will need to establish parenting time. and i want you to know, overnights is what they count AND the time you settle on in the beginning is the time you will have until the child turns 18. a temporary custody order may as well be a permanent order- nothing changes either way! good luck!

Answer 4

This is a tough one and would depend on the laws of your state. Some courts have dispensed with the father's consent when granting adoption to someone other than the parent. Or sometimes the court reads abandonment of the father as his waiver of rights.

Unfortunately, the law is notoriously harsh when it comes to the rights of fathers (as in the case of abortion wanted by the woman only for instance) and yet the law also is harsh about making men pay for babies they DON'T want.

In other words, the mother's wishes usually rule. It's very illogical and it sends mixed messages to fathers.

The fact that you are not legally married will also work against you. Marriage confers certain rights and guarantees. Which is a good reminder to not have sex out of wedlock, but I'm sure you've learned that now from this experience.

In some states, you must be asked to terminate your parental rights before adoption by third parties can proceed.

But ask yourself if you want to be the child's "real" father if your girlfriend is not ready to be a mother. Sometimes it really is in the best interest of the child to be placed in a stable loving home with a married mother and father who can provide all needs.

I do sympathize with your situation but I'm just saying it's not always best for the child to be with its biological parents. This may not be the case with your situation, like if you object to her parents' abilities, but I'm just urging you to think about what's best for the baby.

Answer 5

I don't believe so, because when a women become menarche (has her first period), she gains the rights to reproduce and make all decisions regarding her reproduction. She would have to give the baby up for adoption (and when the baby is born you would then have equal say). Check with a local lawyer or judge, but in my opinion, they can't. Also, in some states 17 isn't a minor legally (you get tried as an adult).

Good luck.

Btw-- in response to above, in most states it wouldn't be statutory rape. You should call your local planned parenthood or family court to check and hope like hell if it was rapet that her parents don't press charges.

Answer 6

Most states have laws that require those giving up children for adoption to search out the father, this is often down via a newspaper announcement.. It generally goes as searching out father of child conceived with X woman, the child will be placed up for adoption on date Y. This is done to terminate your rights as a parent. It does not require they contact you directly..

such an AD would look like this one:

In the County Court of Your County, State IN THE MATTER OF THE ) SUMMONS
GUARDIANSHIP OF CHILD) AND
A MINOR CHILD ) NOTICE
TO: SLUT , and any other person claiming
parental interest in the above named child.
GREETINGS:
You will take notice that a proceeding concerning
Child of Slut, a child born on or about May 22,
2005, alleging that Slut is the biological
mother of said child, that the biological father of the child
is unknown, that the whereabouts of Slut and the biological father are unknown, that the welfare
and best interests of Child of Slut require immediate
appointment of a guardian of said child and that Diana
Slut is a fit and proper person to be appointed
guardian of said child, is pending in the above named
court and that the final hearing is set for Wednesday, July
5, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Court of YOUR County at the Courthouse in Your CITY
You are required to answer said Petition on or before
30 days after the final publication of this Notice. You are
further commanded to appear personally before this
Court at the time and date stated and present any evidence
you have. Otherwise, this Court will make determination
and disposition including appointment of a permanent
guardian of CHILD if said disposition
is in the best interest of said child.
Dated: May 9, 2006.
Diana Slut,
Petitioner
BY: Jeffrey F. LAWYER, #22810
LAWYER, DIMWIT & Mongomery Burns
P.O. Box 309
ANYTOWN, USA
(800) PORKYOU
Attorneys for Petitioner
May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2006

If you are serious about being a parent to the child you will need to contact an attorney,, In all likelihood your rights as a sperm donor is miniscule at best. You need to contact the woman and inform her of your right as the father and you will likely have to assume the role as a single parent if she intends to put the child up for adoption. This is best done with the assistance of an attorney.

Answer 7

I don't know about the birth Certificate part You may want to Get yourself a good lawyer. But I know They can NOT adopt your baby without terminating your rights or your written consent. Again I can not stress this fact enough you need to get support from family and get yourself a good family law lawyer this sounds like it could get ugly.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Good luck to you.

I have no legal advice but I think its great you want to be responsible for your actions and be a father. Thats rare!

Answer 10

Justin, you need a lawyer.
I don't believe they can adopt the baby without your signature. They can charge you with statutory rape, though.