What is the name of your state? PA
I am an unmarried mother-to-be; I have several questions.
The biological father wants to be involved in this child's life. How much rights does this really entail? If I sign his name to the birth certificate, can he stop me from leaving the state or country (I am a frequent traveler to South America and intend on moving there within seven years), even if I have raised this child? How far do his parental rights stretch? If we cannot work out an amicable visitation arrangement, could I truly be forced to live in the same area as he, even if we have never been married (and do not intend on doing so)?
If I do not sign his name on the birth certificate, are his rights any less?
I am an unmarried mother-to-be; I have several questions.
The biological father wants to be involved in this child's life. How much rights does this really entail? If I sign his name to the birth certificate, can he stop me from leaving the state or country (I am a frequent traveler to South America and intend on moving there within seven years), even if I have raised this child? How far do his parental rights stretch? If we cannot work out an amicable visitation arrangement, could I truly be forced to live in the same area as he, even if we have never been married (and do not intend on doing so)?
If I do not sign his name on the birth certificate, are his rights any less?