Birth Fathers: An Introduction
The father of your baby may or may not choose to be a part of your decision-making process. Whether he is supportive or not, you are not alone – many women, just like you, have experienced situations similar to yours!
Remember, adoption laws vary by state, so it is important that you speak with an adoption professional about the laws specific to your state. If the father of your baby is supportive and willing to work with you as a teammate throughout this process, this is a wonderful thing. However, if he is less than supportive of the concept of adoption, do not feel discouraged. Though each state has different laws on “birth father’s” rights, as long as a professional – like American Adoptions – ensures that everything is carried out according to the law, there is little an unsupportive father can do to stand in the way of what you feel is best.
Below, we have listed several of the types of birth father situations American Adoptions sees. Maybe your situation is like on of these, perhaps you are experiencing a combination of these types and, perhaps, what you are going through is not listed here at all. Please remember, you can call to talk to any of us, anytime. After all, that’s why we’re here!
