My Partner is Pregnant
As father of the baby, you have the right to get answers to your questions. You have the right to participate in making an adoption plan for your child. The following will help provide answers to some Frequently Asked Questions about Open Adoption and what the Independent Adoption Center can provide you through the I Heart Adoption website:
- What is open adoption?
- Can I choose a family for my baby?
- What are my rights in making this decision?
- Will I have financial responsibility to this child?
For additional information call IAC's toll free number, 1 800 877-OPEN (6736)
What is open adoption?
Open Adoption means that you and the baby's mother have the right to choose an adoption plan that works for you. You can choose an adoptive family, choose how much contact you would like to have before and after the baby is born, and choose how you would like your hospital experience to be. You have the right to have an ongoing, open relationship with your baby and the adoptive family.
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Can I choose a family for my baby?
Absolutely. We believe that you know best when it comes to choosing the perfect family for your baby. We can help to introduce you to families from all different parts of the country, and from many different backgrounds. You might want to start by looking at some families that are waiting to adopt.
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What are my rights in making this decision?
The laws regarding a father's rights differ based on which state you live in. You do have the right to know about an adoption plan, and you have the right to participate in the adoption-planning process. If you do not agree with making an adoption plan, you have the right to contest it. Our counselors can help you to understand the laws in your state.
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Will I have a financial responsibility to this child?
If you choose to make an adoption plan, the adoptive family that you choose would be financially responsible for the baby. You will not be required to pay child support once your parental rights are legally terminated.
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