Child abandonment and adoption

[sodapop73]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama
I am trying to adopt a child by private adoption. The mother has already signed her rights away. I am having trouble with the father. He does not want the child, he just does not want his other children to find out about the baby. I have had the child for 3 weeks, and the mother nor father has bought anything but 1 bottle and 1 oneies for her. She has never stayed with the mother. Only stayed with myself, my mother, and my neighbor. Is it possible that I can get the parents for abandonment and then do the adoption?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by sodapop73

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama
I am trying to adopt a child by private adoption. The mother has already signed her rights away. I am having trouble with the father. He does not want the child, he just does not want his other children to find out about the baby. I have had the child for 3 weeks, and the mother nor father has bought anything but 1 bottle and 1 oneies for her. She has never stayed with the mother. Only stayed with myself, my mother, and my neighbor. Is it possible that I can get the parents for abandonment and then do the adoption?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

No. What you need to do is get an attorney.

[momofrose]

Originally Posted by sodapop73

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Alabama
I am trying to adopt a child by private adoption. The mother has already signed her rights away. I am having trouble with the father. He does not want the child, he just does not want his other children to find out about the baby. I have had the child for 3 weeks, and the mother nor father has bought anything but 1 bottle and 1 oneies for her. She has never stayed with the mother. Only stayed with myself, my mother, and my neighbor. Is it possible that I can get the parents for abandonment and then do the adoption?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

I am VERY confused - you say that you are doing a private adoption right...the mother signed off on her parental rights and the father does not want the child (that's what you said). So why is he not signing off on his parental rights?

You need an attorney asap and can not nor should you expect the mom or dad to contribute in anyway - you took possession of this child with the iintent to adopt - then YOU should financially support this child. Why do you want the mom or dad to buy this child anything - YOU DO IT!

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by momofrose

I am VERY confused - you say that you are doing a private adoption right...the mother signed off on her parental rights and the father does not want the child (that's what you said). So why is he not signing off on his parental rights?

You need an attorney asap and can not nor should you expect the mom or dad to contribute in anyway - you took possession of this child with the iintent to adopt - then YOU should financially support this child. Why do you want the mom or dad to buy this child anything - YOU DO IT!

I get the idea that by private adoption she means backdoor adoption -- not completely above board or with legal counsel.

[TheGeekess]

Originally Posted by Ohiogal

I get the idea that by private adoption she means backdoor adoption -- not completely above board or with legal counsel.

That's what I'm thinking, OG.... I'm not going to help a law-breaker.

[momofrose]

To OP.

Do this child a favor and do this adoption legally...you will be very sorry if you do not.