Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I'm 19, single, and pregnant. If I do not put the biological father's name on the birth cirtificate, am I able to give my baby to a family who wants to adopt. As the mother of this child I believe it is what is best. I also think the father has joined the air force and I don't believe you can be a single parent while enlisted.


Asked on 1/05/10, 7:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Your question is complex.

Not listing a "father" is not enough.

I don't know of any agency or couple that would adopt a child unless everything was in order.

Unfortunately, your "opinion" is irrelevant. The bio. father has rights unless a court terminates them.

Additionally, there are many parents in the military and I don't think any of them would agree with your "opinion".

Good luck!

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Answered on 1/10/10, 7:40 pm


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