Q: I’m married, separated, pregnant w/ another mans child. Is there a form NF can sign to terminate all rights forever?
Biological father just wants to sign something to turn all rights over to me to protect us both years down the road. I also realize he doesn’t have any rights unless it goes to court but we both want future protection.
A: No, this is not possible. You cannot terminate rights that have yet to be established, and you cannot terminate a parent's rights without someone else to take that parent's place, such as a step-parent adoption. What you may do is file a paternity action in which you both agree to no contact and no child support; but you will not be able to finalize the agreement until after the child is born. Talk to an attorney local to you to help you with the action.
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