Signing over her rights to me?

Loving a baby · #1 08-30-2010, 10:25 AM

Okay, a girl I know is 22 and previously has 4 children. 2 of which she does not have custody of, and 1 that is with her parents (the childs grandparents) that she gave guardianship to. Now she just had her newest baby that she has already told a friend and myself that she is not going to keep the baby.

Now I have heard that the birth mother can sign over her parental rights to another person if that person and family are willing participants. is that correct???? AND HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT TAKING THE BABY IN?!

aardvarc · #2 08-30-2010, 01:28 PM

Not without notifying the potential father. If he's ok with the arrangement, private adoption or legal change in guardianship isn't too complicated. If the father, once notified, decides that he wants to oppose the issue - then things get much more legally complicated (and expensive).

Has she figured out how these children that she doesn't want keep magically appearing?

Loving a baby · #3 08-30-2010, 03:04 PM

Yes, she has had her tubes tied. She is severly bipolar and on meds. The father of the baby is not on the birth certificate and she is not pursuing anything from him. So even though he isnt on the B.C. does that still give him rights to decide.? she has mentioned to me about becoming the guardian for the baby.

so now is private adoption pricey and requires court and everuthing??

moderator · #4 08-30-2010, 07:00 PM

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