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Father Of The Baby

Each state has different laws about birth father rights that may affect the adoption. An adoption specialist can discuss birth father rights in your state and help you understand the birth father's rights and role in your individual adoption situation.

Unsupportive, Uninterested or Unknown Birth Fathers

Unsupportive or unknown birth fathers are unfortunately common – and yet the adoption process, for the most part, remains the same. Here's what you should know.

How to Tell the Father About an Unplanned Pregnancy

If you’re telling a husband about an unplanned pregnancy or wondering how to tell a boyfriend about an unplanned pregnancy, this is a hard conversation. Here's some advice that may help.

How Do I Tell the Birth Father About My Adoption Plan?

Some women choosing adoption are unsure of how to tell the birth father about their adoption plan. There are 3 ways to tell him.

Supportive Birth Fathers, Married Couples Choosing Adoption

Having the birth father’s support throughout the adoption is invaluable. Here's how to support one another through adoption.

What Are My Responsibilities as the Father?

By taking responsibility, birth fathers have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about. Here's how birth fathers can be supportive.

If My Child is Adopted, Do I Still Have to Pay Child Support?

It is a common and valid question for many prospective birth parents: Will I be responsible for child support if my child is adopted by new parents?

New Relationships and Unplanned Pregnancy

A new relationship and unplanned pregnancy is rarely the ideal. Find some tips and advice for moving forward here.

Unplanned Pregnancy and Marriage: Navigating this Challenging Surprise

You may have held the idea that, for married couples, any pregnancy would be okay. But now, experiencing the shock of an unplanned pregnancy in marriage for yourself, you may realize this isn’t the case. Get answers here.


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