SadDad343
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
A little over a year ago I helped an unmarried woman get pregnant, but not through a doctor or any lawyers. We just trusted each other, and the deal was we'd each have a kid for our own, but in the event she couldn't have a second, I would be allowed to see and visit the child. The first pregnancy went great, and we have a healthy boy. I wasn't added to the birth certificate.
After the birth, she tells me she doesn't feel healthy enough for a second child. I tell her I understand, and I'm just happy to see the baby. In about a month, the baby will be 1 year old, and she has completely cut me out of his life. I've been trying to give her some space to maybe come to her senses, but I just read about a supreme court case where a father lost all his rights to his child when he turned 2 because the mother's new partner wanted to adopt their child. The woman in my story is now engage, and I fear she is going to try the same thing.
It isn't too late, is it? I just wanted to be able to see him every now and then, but I don't think there's legal grey room for that. Either I fight for custody and pay child support, or nothing at all, right? Thank you for any advice.
After the birth, she tells me she doesn't feel healthy enough for a second child. I tell her I understand, and I'm just happy to see the baby. In about a month, the baby will be 1 year old, and she has completely cut me out of his life. I've been trying to give her some space to maybe come to her senses, but I just read about a supreme court case where a father lost all his rights to his child when he turned 2 because the mother's new partner wanted to adopt their child. The woman in my story is now engage, and I fear she is going to try the same thing.
It isn't too late, is it? I just wanted to be able to see him every now and then, but I don't think there's legal grey room for that. Either I fight for custody and pay child support, or nothing at all, right? Thank you for any advice.