Paternity issues?

My now ex-girlfreind has moved back to Ohio, she is currently pregnant with our child, and has decided she is not ready to be a mother and so wishes to put the child up for adoption, I however do not wish this I would rather raise the child by my self then have it go to strangers. Can anyone tell me what legal rights I have and the proper course of action to ensure a favorable conclusion?

Register with the Putative Father Registry in Ohio. The form link is below. I would also google "putative
father registry" to get more info as needed... good luck!

Talk with an attorney. You can't force her to keep a baby that she doesn't want, but you can try to get custody for yourself. Good luck!

you have every right to the child go see a lawyer get him to help u can stop her u are the father why dont people think of a mans feelings instead of there own how low can some woman stoop best of luck sandra

You have rights as the father. If she wants to waive her parternity rights then she can but she has to inform you of her decision before the baby can be put up for adoption. I would get an attorney, you have rights.

Get a lawyer and you'll be fine. You're the biological father and just one hearing away from being the legal father too. In fact, she'll have to pay you child support. Family courts look very favorably on fathers who actually want to be a part of their kids lives. Way to be a man.

So far, it's five out of five. That is, the first five answers got it right, get a lawyer and good luck. You probably have a good chance of winning this one.

just found some info on custody laws... found at http://www.divorcesource.com/OH/info/chi...

OHIO CHILD CUSTODY: Shared parenting or sole child custody may be awarded according to the best interests of the child. Factors to be considered are: (1) the preference of the child, if the child is of sufficient age and capacity; (2) the child's adjustment to his or her home, school, and community; (3) the mental and physical health of all individuals involved; (4) the relationship of the child with parents, siblings, and other significant family members; (5) whether one parent has willfully denied visitation to the other parent; (6) any child or spousal abuse; ; (7) whether either parent lives or intends to live outside of Ohio; (8) the ability of the parents to cooperate and make joint decisions; (9) the health and safety of the child; (10) any history of child abuse, spouse abuse, domestic violence by a parent or anyone who is or will be a member of the household where the child will reside, or parental kidnapping ; (11) the geographic proximity of the parents to each other as it relates to shared parenting; (12) the child's and parent's available time; (13) the child's available time to spend with any siblings; (14) any failure to pay child support; and (15) any other relevant factors. Both parents are considered to have equal rights to custody. In addition, for shared parenting to be awarded, both parents must request it and submit a plan for shared parenting. The financial status of a parent is not to be considered for allocating any parental rights and responsibilities. The court may require an investigation of the parents and any evidence of neglect or child or spousal abuse will be considered against the granting of shared parenting or such parent being granted the status as residential parent. [Ohio Revised Code Annotated; Sections 3105.21, 3109.03, 3109.04, and 3109.051].

hope this helps :)