my sister just gave up her baby and the father wasn't involved at all. It was all done in Ohio too! (birth, adoption)

Good Luck!

someone from school, shes just like my mum. my mum passed away when me and my sister were young my dad was an alcoholic then he stopped. until he had a heart attack and started drinking again my elder sister moved out and left me with him where he became violent. i then moved to my uncles then from there went to my friends now im living with someone from school. i was just wondering if i wanted them to adopt me would they have to have my dads permission?

No. YOUR dad's permission will NOT be needed to place your child for adoption....but the baby's father MUST sign away his rights for an adoption to take place.

Adoptions where father's rights are bypassed (although they happen) are NOT legal or ethical. Agency's are required by law to notify fathers or possible father's of adoptions and have them WILLINGLY sign TPR's. Agency's which conduct ILLEGAL adoptions should be avoided at all costs. Cases where children have been removed from adoptive homes...months or even years later....are cases where illegal adoption's occurred....and the father's rights were violated. To bypass a father's rights to his child is both illegal and unethical.

Please think long and hard about this life long decision. There are many resources available for ethical adoptions but there are also an overwhelming number of resources available for girl's in your situation to help them parent....not only do they have resources for pregnancy help....medical care....WIC....but they also have resources for YOU which pay for housing AND schooling (ie. college) to help you get on your feet.

Yes, the father does need to give his permission in order for the baby to be adopted. There may be other laws involved since you are a minor, so I recommend speaking to an adoption agency and/or lawyer to make sure those laws are followed so the adoption goes smoothly.

On a side note, I admire your decision. Adoption is an extremely hard decision and your clearly a mature young woman who wants the best for her baby.

Best of luck to you

Laws vary by state. I would contact an adoption agency to be sure you do what is legal. And congratulations on making such a selfless decision, putting the needs of your baby ahead of your own. I can give you more information if you want to, just email me.

im female 20 years old and i just need lovely parents to live with, Im from Middle East, I will graduate soon with Management Information System , so I didn't need for financial aid, I need for warm house with good parents, more details if any one interest.
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