Legal Question in Family Law in Canada

adoption

The mother of my child wants to put the child up for adoption. I told her I want the child then and she said I have no rights to the child. Is that true?


Asked on 6/06/08, 1:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald McLeod Donald R. McLeod Law Corp.

Re: adoption

In British Columbia this is not true; you very definitely have rights and very importantly your child has the right to know you. You should seek the advice of a lawyer immediately, as you have a strong claim to custody. Much depends on your personal circumstances and abilities to raise a child, but a lawyer will be able to advise you.

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Answered on 6/06/08, 10:21 am


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