Legal Question in Family Law in California
Abortion - Fathers rights.
My girlfriend and I just recently broke up and she is pregnant. She said is going to have an abortion and I am ok with that. When I asked her when she is going to have it done she tells me don't worry about it she will take care of everthing. I don't trust that she will. Do I have any rights regarding her proving to me that she got it done. I don't want to sound evil but I just don't want her comming back to me a year from now and slapping me with child support when we both agreed that an abortion would be best.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Abortion - Fathers rights.
Being the father of the child you cannot force your girl friend to go for abortion and bring a certificate for you. It is her choice. She can force you to pay for child support.Even if you both have agreed for abortion.
Re: Abortion - Fathers rights.
You have no control over whether or not she proceeds with an abortion. You will be responsible for paying child support if she has the baby.
Re: Abortion - Fathers rights.
she doesnt have to get an abortion if she doesnt want to. she does not have to tell you anything and you will pay child support. congradulations.