Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama
does a fathers attitude toward the mother and unborn baby affect his visitation rights if the parents are not married?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Well it depends on how that attitude transfers to actions. First of all, I would suggest that you register with the Father's Putative Registry with the State Department of Human Resources to preserve your rights. If you do not, you waive the rights and she can give the baby up for adoption. It will further result in problems at a later date should she name another father. Also, I would suggest that immediately after birth you file a petition for paternity. It sounds as if you may be having some reservations about those attitudes now. I will be happy to assist you in any of your questions if you will contact me through the address on my web page or my telephone number.