Question about adoption?

jonathan_kelly2001

If the real father's name is not on the birth cetificate, then who's name is?

Lori J

even if he does not see the child he must legally terminate all parental rights in order for someone else to adopt the child. If he will not willingly sign over rights you can file a petition with the court to terminate them.

Lori A

How are you going to ask someone if their name isn't present to identify them to ask? If you used a fake name, then you either have to fess up to that or find someone with that name to say they are in fact that child's parent. If there is NO name on the birth certificate then who are you going to ask? The answer is no. He has no rights if he is not named.

That still doesn't mean what you are doing is right. A child deserves to know both sets of ancestry. You will be eliminating one of them with an amended birth certificate unless you intend to tell your child who their father is.

L B

Legally you only need to consult the named parents on the birth certificate. If you are on good terms with his real father then he ought to be included in any decisions, but only as a cutesy.

durdenslabs

If you know the bio fathers name then you'll need to put his name in your local newspaper and at least try to find him to give him the option of terminating rights or keeping them. It's the legal way. If he doesn't respond within 30 days you can have his rights terminated.

KAY L

a friend had to put a small classed ad doesn't matter paper it goes in as long as it was in print there was no come back eg if you live in wales place it in a scottish newspaper

Nicole W

If he's not on the birth certificate than no you don't. Check with adoption service first, they should tell you. If they say that you need his permission, just tell them that he's passed away. (If you REALLY don't want to see him)

My partner adopted my daughter, and her real father wasn't on the birth certificate and I did not need his permission.

pachathegreenbiglizard

yes because he is still the father

Philippa

In the UK if the father isn't on the birth certificate then no he doesn't have to be asked.

snowwillow20

It doesn't make any difference if his name is not on the BC, he still has to sign away his rights. Check with a lawyer.

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i dont think you do

lavender

i would seek legal advice, but i believe the real father has to sign his rights away

mom of many

even if the fathers name is not on the birth certificate, the agency or lawyer handling this will ask who the father is, if you don't tell then you are lieing and possibly committing perjury. Its a shorter process if you name the father and all go to court and hopefully he will agree to terminate his rights voluntarily. When you say partner I hope you mean your spouse because they don't let boyfriends or girlfriends adopt ones children. You must be married to the person.

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