Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

If my friend wants me to adopt her baby but I live in a two bedroom apartment with a roommate, can I still adopt the baby? I'll be moving out three months after the baby is born, and I can move out before the baby is born, I don't want to break my lease if I don't absolutely have to.


Asked on 8/30/12, 12:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Unless you plan to marry this "friend," why would you adopt the child? You will be forever obligated under the law to pay support. And you know what they do to deadbeat dads! Look at Louisiana Revised Statues Title 14 section 125.1. If you adopt, the real father loses his rights. If you know who he is, and/or the mother does and lies, you are looking at up to 5 years in jail and a $10,000 fine. THINK!!

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Answered on 8/30/12, 3:14 pm


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