Full question:
How do you sign over rights for child that is not concieved or born yet so that u have no legal obligation to support the child in any way.Without getting the medical field involved the child would be considerd a gift to the woman, but to cover myself i wouldn't want this coming back on me and having to pay child support or something else if i agree to let this female have my baby.She is willing to turn over all rights but we dont know where to get started.
- Category: Paternity
- Date:
- State: Ohio
Answer:
When the sperm donor is known, it’s crucial to create an agreement that outlines the rights and responsibilities regarding the child's upbringing. In some cases, a pre-birth order petition can be filed. This petition, along with supporting affidavits, is submitted to the state Department of Health. They will provide a stipulation recommending a pre-birth order, which allows the intended parents to be listed as the legal parents on the birth certificate when the child is born. This process helps to legally remove the donor's parental status.
After obtaining the stipulation from the Department of Health, the intended parents’ attorney must secure a court order in the county where the birth will occur. This order will approve the pre-birth order and confirm the intended parents as the legal parents of the unborn child. A pre-birth order prevents the donor from being named as the father on the birth certificate and eliminates the need for the donor's parental rights to be terminated legally. It also avoids the necessity for the non-genetic parent to go through adoption.
I recommend contacting a local attorney who can guide you through this process and review all relevant documents.
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