What if the father doesn't agree?
If all fathers were financially secure, emotionally and mentally supportive, adoption would be far less common than it is today. That’s because one of the main driving factors in why many women choose adoption is because they do not feel secure in the belief that the father of their baby is ready or willing to take on the lifelong role of a father.
Of course you wish for a much different scenario -- any woman would want the father of their baby to be supportive of her and her decision. Unfortunately, if the father of the baby is displaying less-than-ideal behavior upon finding out that you are pregnant with his child, chances are, he will likely not be supportive of your decision to place your baby for adoption, either.
The truth is most father are not involve in the adoption plan because they simply do not choose to be. In most scenarios, it's not a requirement for the father to even agree with your adoption plan for you to be able to continue with an adoption plan.
If you believe that the father of your baby will not be supportive of your adoption decision, speak with your Adoption Specialist. Our specialists are fully trained on the adoption laws of each state and will work with you to make sure that all necessary laws regarding your adoption are followed according to your state's law. Your Adoption Specialist will also be there to support you and your decision and will be on hand to help you with any communication you may have with the father of your baby regarding your adoption decision. In many cases, fathers simply do not understand the adoption process. Your specialist can educate him about the adoption process and how he can work with you in your adoption journey, if he chooses.
