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So, I'm 18 and I'm pregnant with this 19 year old's baby. We broke up shortly after I found out I was pregnant, and he hasn't talked to me my entire pregnancy, and in fact had his numerous girlfriends threaten to beat me up. So, I'm seven months pregnant, and out of no where, he calls me and tells me that he decided that he wants to relinquish his parental rights. He told me that he wants nothing to do with our daughter because he doesn't like me, and he's not "financially stable" enough to support a baby..but neither am I. So, I told him that we have to work something out and he needs to pay for her, and, if he wants, he can come to my house and visit her, because he made it clear that he doesn't want to take her on his own. He is absolutely positive that he can relinquish his parental rights, but I'm pretty sure that he can't without my consent. Now, if he can't on his own without my consent, I want him to pay child support, but I don't want necessarily want him to have visitation rights, since he made it clear that he wants nothing to do with her. Is it possible for me to get child support with out having to give him visitation rights?

Okay, to answer the semi qusetion about termination or rights...no, he cannot unilaterally tpr. Once the baby is born, you will need to file to establish legal paternity and child support. He WILL pay child support (unless, of course, he is not the father, but it doesn't seem to be an issue). Child support and custody/visitation are two seperate issues. He will have no right to have anything to do with the child unless HE files for custody/visitation and is granted his rights. Now, if he does sue, he will be granted paternal rights, unless it can be shown that he is a danger (actual danger) to the child. But until there is a court order, you are not legally obligated to let him have anything to do with the child.

If you are still recieving threats, you need to report it to the police. There may not be much that can be done if you do not have evidence (notes, recordings, witnesses), but you at least need a record. Now, nothing is going to happen until the baby is born, so relax thes last few weeks. You don't want to add stress to your baby. He or she needs acalm and peaceful environment to continue to grow and be healthy. Good luck.