Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: She has totally stopped loving me after finding out she's pregnant...

First, she cannot "sign away your rights." Only you can and Second, you cannot sign away your obligation to provide child support for the child, you can only sign away your paternal rights of custody, and visitation. You should not do anything while you are conflicted or hurt, it may to have someone represent your interests in a time of extreme emotional distress.

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Re: She has totally stopped loving me after finding out she's pregnant...

I disagree with Mr. Loeb. Although NY law unequivocally provides that both parents are obligated to support a child, there may be agreements regarding support, adoption, etc. which, depending on the circumstances, can eliminate all or most of your exposure to liability for support. I suggest that you fully discuss this situation and all of the custody, visitation and support issues with a qualified family law attorney right away. Your actions at and near the time of the child's birth can have severe and long-lasting consequences.