[grandmatobe]

My daughter is pregnant and the baby will be put up for open adoption. This is be best for the child. My daughter is only 20 and still in college. She is not emotionally, physically or financially able to raise the baby. The father is a manipulating liar, thief and has 3-4 warrants out for his arrest, one being of a felon charge. How can I go about taking away his parental rights? The best for the baby is no contact with the father. The father has stolen from me. So the baby can have a happy, healthy life, it is best for the child not to know his/her father. What do I need to do to have this accomplished? Will not be able to find the father, as he is laying low to avoid arrest.

Thanks,
grandmatobe

[collinsmom]

Well, the father will have to sign off his right to the child. Otherwise, he can come back and cause a lot of trouble. Do you know if he would be willing to sign off on the child? Because I have a ex-brother-in-law that was not the best choice for my sister, I can relate. He would do things that would just make her life miserable... do you think this guy could do the same? I have adopted through open adoption and would be happy to tell you about our experience. Just know that the birthfather needs to be notified and sign off on this rights to the baby. However, in some states, printing an ad/posting in a newspaper trying to find the birthfather and "X" amount of days to respond could be the way you go if you are not able to find him. Then if he comes out of the wood work, it was posted that he was notified via newspaper and he did not respond. If you are working with an agency, they will know what you need to do. I wish you all the best. Be sure that your daughter takes care of herself.

[statictable]

There is a process for dealing with a absentee birth parent. Best to visit a attorney for accurate info. Your daughter is legally emancipated. Make sure she's on the same page before moving forward. Very best of luck. Ps be sure to get that restraining order filled out, signed and dated.