[canadian_girl]

I have a question, and was wondering if any of you could help me with this.
A friend of mine is pregnant but she doesn't want to keep it since she is still very young and wants to continue her education.
Now the father, is a bit older then her, is completely willing to take on the responsibily of raising the child himself.
My question is, in this case, would it be an adoption if the father would be taking sole custody of the child, or.....what would they have to do so that the father has total legal rights?

~Canadian Girl

[sls_93]

In this case she needs to seek legal advise it wouldn't be a adoption it would be more the case as the father having custody but her still having parental rights just not sole custody. They can also have joint custody and the child live w/ the father. With her being young she she seek counseling and a attorney so that she doesn't have any regrets later.
Good luck!
sls

[mrsholyfield2]

Caps off to the father for accepting his responsibility - the bmom should ask herself how much contact she wants with the child once its born- she can let the father have permanent sole custody of the child and can arrange visitation that would be convenient for her while still maintaining her parental rights- seek the advice of a lawyer or a mediator once both parents have agreed upon custody and visitation for the child-i have sole custody of my son and his father has visitation but he hasnt called or came since april - also adoption prob wont be a choice in this situation since bfather wants custody and will not terminate parental rights- so my suggestion is to let the bfather have custody and the bmom decide if and when she would like to see the child but to protect the childs and bfathers rights everything should be legalized in front of a judge in family court.

[BrandyHagz]

An important note that hasn’t been addressed yet…that I can see.

Unless mom terminates her parental rights, she is responsible for Child Support. Definitely talk to an attorney to make sure everyone’s best interests (namely the child) are met.

[mrsholyfield2]

ty brandy- even though my sons father chooses not to have any contact with our son- he can though he has to have it supervised by my husband- he does pay his child support on time every month though its only 100 dollars

[numbr1dbcksfan]

That is what I was thinking too brandy. The dad would be entitled to support from the mom. But in most places that can be waved by the recipient. But always note that even if waved....he can file for it later.....

[BrandyHagz]

In Texas, I couldn't waive my son's right to support, they don't (or didn't) allow it.

Not that it matters...rofl, I've never seen a dime.

[numbr1dbcksfan]

It must be different in different places. In AZ it is the PARENT that has the right to support... not the child... But you DO have physically file for it to even get it....