Q: Ima planning to be a father and this girl wants to have no contact with the baby or custody what papers or do I need to
I'm gonna be a single father and I need papers to ensure she can't just take the baby back or change her mind and she's not pregnant yet
A:
She can sign a "Consent to Adoption" or "Consent to Termination of Parental Rights". A consent to adopt is irrevocable unless obtained by fraud, duress or undue influence. The consent must be in writing, must be witnessed by two or more credible witnesses OR shall be signed before a notary public. The consent CANNOT be signed until at least seventy-two hours after the birth of the child .
The consent must be dated, and shall sufficiently identify and give the addresses of the party giving consent and the name and address of the witness or witnesses and shall sufficiently identify the child to whose adoption the consent is given.
In the situation you are describing, the consent may use fictitious names as the adoptive parent if the consent also truthfully states that the adopting person or persons are currently certified as acceptable to adopt the child, that the consenting party knows that the names used are fictitious and does not wish to know the true names and that the consenting party has been furnished with all information which the consenting party wishes to know about the adopting person or persons.
There are other requirements under Arizona law for a valid Consent to Adoption. It must acknowledge:
1. The consequences of the consent pursuant to ARS §8-117.
2. The irrevocability of the consent pursuant to ARS §8-106.
3. The prohibition of any direct or indirect compensation for the consent except as provided in ARS §8-114.
A qualified and experienced family law attorney can of course assist you in considering your options and then getting where you need to be. Most of us offer free, 1/2-hour consultations, in which your matter can be discussed in detail. That would be a great opportunity to discuss the specifics of your matter and develop a plan. I would encourage you to quickly schedule this free consultation.
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