WHAT RIGHTS DOES THE BIRTH FATHER HAVE?
The birth father does have rights if he is known and can be located. He is usually willing to consent to the adoption. This way, he is not obligated to support the child. In most instances, he needs to be reassured that we will not shut him out of the process and he can be involved if he chooses. When necessary, we will speak to him for you and guide him through the process. In those cases where the birth father refuses to consent, a court action regarding his parental rights can be filed and his rights may be terminated through the court. If the birth father is unknown, there are legal steps that can be taken to proceed without the necessity of the unknown birth father's consent.
