I want a closed adoption. She (birth mother) is unsure still.Use YOUR own attorney.
What type of adoption are you planning? Have you been reading about adoption so you understand issues of adopted kids, accepted adoption language, the reputations of the adoption agencies, etc?
what do you mean ? who is the majority ?Ok. So you are doing a domestic, newborn private adoption.
Do be prepared for a possible change of mind. The majority of those who have done newborn domestic adoptions have experienced at least one failed attempt.
the mother ? noDo you know if she is a drug or alchohol consumer?
no, she resides in KY.Is the mother a minor and also in your state?
i am dad ?What has your contact with dad lead you to believe about his proceeding with the adoption?
open or closed, doesn't really matter. we want to provide the best for the child, and know that we cannot give it.If I may interject, some of what nextwife is asking may seem a but strange to you, but these are all things that need to be thought about prior to going into an adoption plan.
a) May I ask why you are leaning towards "closed" adoption?
dad does agree to adoption.b) Nextwife asks about the "dad" because "dad" (if known) must agree to the adoption. If "dad" is not known then the agency must proceed wtih due process to try and find him. After 30 days (in fla anyway) if birth father can not be located it is assumed he agrees with the plan.
already have it.c) Please get a full medical report on the possible birthmom.
who is the one having the change of mind ? birthmom or adoptive parents ?As faar as the "change of mind" statement - I am not sure it is the majority - but certianly many have had this happen. It did for us, but on the heels of that scenerio, our birthmom found us and we have been blessed with our 2 year old terror since day 2 of his life.
Until he establishes paternity he is NOT the father legally and that is something he needs to know.I am sorry - I misunderstood - you are the birthdad - not the adoptive parents. I apologize for that mistake.
The adoptive parents would pay your attorney fees. You and the birthmom would not incur any legal or medical fees.
Good luck to you both - being mature enough to know you can not provide your child with everything they need and allowing
a couple (or family) to do just that for the baby, is an amazing thing.
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that i know. once the baby is born i will request a DNA test to establish paternity.Until he establishes paternity he is NOT the father legally and that is something he needs to know.