Stop California Adoption, pls? California

[crstubbs79]

My ex and i broke up just after her 2nd month of being pregnant. Shortly after she told me she lost the baby. 2 days before the baby is born I'm served paper work stating she is pregnant still and is planning on giving the baby up for adoption.

I filed to establish parental relatioship, but the would be adoptive parents are now trying to push to get my rights terminated. I dont know what to do now. I don't want to give up my rights, i want to be a father. My ex is hell bent on seeing the adoption through though. the case has been moved from family court to juvenile court because an adoption petition has been filed.

Please I need to know what to do now, I dont want these people to adopt my son, I want to keep my rights and raise him.

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[mommyof4]

How old is the baby?

How long after birth did you file to establish legal paternity?

[crstubbs79]

stop adoption california

the baby is 1 month and 10 days old. I recieved a notice from the adoptive parents attorney about the adoption on jan 4-5, and i filed my petition for paternity/custody on Jan 18th. The adoptive parents happened to file there adoption petition that same day also. i dont want to lose my son. i understand they have a 2 parent home, but i dont see how they could possible love my son as much as i can. i have a good job, stable home and can provide for him just as they could. I'm very disheartened, everything i keep reading online has lead me to beleive i dont stand much of a chance.

[xena]

the baby is 1 month and 10 days old. I recieved a notice from the adoptive parents attorney about the adoption on jan 4-5, and i filed my petition for paternity/custody on Jan 18th. The adoptive parents happened to file there adoption petition that same day also. i dont want to lose my son. i understand they have a 2 parent home, but i dont see how they could possible love my son as much as i can. i have a good job, stable home and can provide for him just as they could. I'm very disheartened, everything i keep reading online has lead me to beleive i dont stand much of a chance.

You need an attorney ASAP. I know it cn be expensive, but it's really the only way to ensure that your rights are protected.

IF you absolutely cannot hire an attorney, you'll need to get a consult with one and then read up on your state's laws and court rules so that you can be fully prepared to go into court.