I'm not sure how this works if they don't have money for a lawyer. They want to draw something up and all involved parties sign. They want to put my last name on the birth certificate. Would I be able to raise the baby this way. would my insurance cover them? Or do we draw something up, sign it and have the lawyer just finalize it? And does anyone know the cost of something like that?
2007-10-21 03:34:47 · 27 answers · asked by NeNe 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
uh... if you dont have the money for a lawyer to do an adoption properly... you do not have the money to raise a child.
2007-10-21 03:38:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
You can put any name you want on a birth certificate. However, you will not have any legal rights to the child without a legal guardianship or adoption. If you are going to be raising the child as your own, you need to do this. I doubt you need a lawyer, though, if all parties are in agreement. You might just be able to set something up with the Family Court in your area. If even one person disagrees, though, (ie the father) you will need a lawyer.
2007-10-21 04:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by tallicagrrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, you cannot raise this child without some sort of legal formality and NO, she can't just put your name on the birth certificate.
With no legal papers or filing, they can take their kid back any time they wanted and leave you (and the child) devastated!)
I had a friend who adopted a friends grandchild that was born to a teen mother and since all partied were in agreement, the lawyer costs were VERY reasonable.
Run, don't walk away from this situation if there will be no lawyer involved.
This is a recipe for disaster.
2007-10-21 03:39:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this will have to be handled through a lawyer and the courts. there is no other way to do this. Once you take custody and you formally adopt the baby you will get a new birth certificate with you listed as the parent. But do it the right way or can be a lot of problems in the future not only for you but that tiny baby that will be caught in the middle of all of this.
2007-10-25 03:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by iceprincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen this question a lot on here and i NEVER understand it. If he is the FATHER of your baby then he should be listed as such on the birth certificate. It does not matter that you don't get along, it doesn't matter if he lives 1,000 miles away, it doesn't matter if you ever talk to him again. He is the biological father and the birth certificate should state this even though he's an ******. Even ****** fathers should be named. A birth certificate is your daughter's original identification document and all the information should be accurate. As you said, he cannot take her away from her so don't let that be a reason to not name him.
2016-05-24 00:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by aline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adoption laws vary by state. You need to contact an adoption agency and/or a lawyer. Babies are not property that can be handed over to another party by a notorized agreement.
If you legally adopt a child you can add the child to your insurance. You cannot adopt the child before it is born, so the hospital costs will be charged to the birth parents. You can make arrangements to pay it, but your insurance won't cover the charges.
2007-10-21 03:41:21 · answer #6 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost...Protect yourself.
Assemble your own, I repeat OWN team of legal people.
Which would mean they will represent your best interests.
What happens if the parent(s) decide that they are entitled
to your money and (it is always about that Filthy-Luca), since it is their child anyway, you must do "A" "B" and "C" to keep the child.
Suppose this is a scam in the worst sense of the word. Your heart was in the right place but theirs is not.
If the parent decides to hold the child as some prize over your head to get money from you or anything else, how can you say no.
Like I said, get your OWN TEAM OF LEGAL PEOPLE.
If the cost is an issue, check with your local Bar Association they can help.
Peace
2007-10-21 03:53:48 · answer #7 · answered by MissUnderstood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its agreeable with the parents and you I dont' see why not.
A lawyer will give you legal rights to have them covered on your insurance(adopted children are always part of a family insurance policy). You have to get a social security number for the child at the same time your last name is added.
The hospital might not do it unless you have some sort of legal document. Call around lawyers vary on their rates. Legal Aid is the cheapest way to go. They are usually in the yellow pages the first one they can advise.
2007-10-21 03:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For your own protection go through an attorney. You may qualify to use legal aid in your area. You may ask these questions for free on a legal website. And I do know, yes your insurance would cover the baby as your dependent as long as you have paperwork showing such. I also know that if the birth certificate has not yet been finalized, the parent can put any name they want on it.
http://forum.freeadvice.com/showthread.php?t=33527
2007-10-21 03:40:06 · answer #9 · answered by beanniebaby81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do think social services have to get involved, they will be-able to help with the legal side of things, why doesn't the parent want their child and so forth, you will have to prove that you can look after well enough, if relative it is much easier, you can't just go around giving babies away, there are laws.it's not the cost,which shouldn't be a lot,it's more about the parent and child.
a parent help line in the phone book will get you on the right road to find out more.
2007-10-21 03:41:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know in cases where the parents aren't married and the mother wants the father's last name on the birth certificate it's okay.
As far as this goes, I think the couple and you need to consult with the county's legal aid system in your area for advice. You can probably find it in the blue pages of your phonebook if you have them. Or try 211 if you have that.
2007-10-21 03:43:40 · answer #11 · answered by Willow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋