If my daughter was put up for adoption without my knowledge, and my name isnt on the birth cert what can i do?

this is an every day occurrence - so what to do? you are not on the birth certificate as the father, yet you can contact the agency handling the adoption and insist on being the father. depending on your financial situation, obtain counsel and seek a temporary injunction to prevent the adoption from going through.
once your paternal rights are established you can certainly intervene and have custody of your child.
all in all it depends on your financial situation on how successful you will be. good luck

First of all, you name has to be on the birth certificate. Also, you need to hire a lawyer and fast. Was this a kidnapping? I am not fully understanding your situation.

If your name as the mother is not on the bc you are outta luck dear....and why would that happen anyway? ... if you gave birth to her??????

I agree, your name should have been put on the birth certificate. Even though I don't understand the entirety of the situation, I would recommend that you seek legal advice and possibly pursue DNA testing to prove that your daughter is actually yours that way you might be able to stop the adoption. Hope this helps.

you have to take it to court and do DNA testing, then contest the motion

1. Get alawyer

2. File for a paternity test

3. Get a court order having your name placed on the birth certificate.

4. Don't take the law into your own hands.....you take 'em to court.

Have you ever considered that the person asking this question is a man? I would first get a lawyer like the first person stated. Secondly, I would establish paternity. That may require a DNA test. Thirdly, notify whatever adoption agency is involved that you have an interest here...this may halt the proceedings for awhile so that you can get your lawyer and filings in order.

If a child is put up for adoption without the parent's consent, this is kidnapping. You should call the FBI immediately (unless you are not telling the truth.)

I take it, you THINK you're the "lucky" father. If that's the case, the problem is you made a child and DIDN'T FOLLOW UP on the mother.

By not being on the birth certificate, there is a chance you are NOT the biological father anyway. Let this adopted baby have the best chance in life without stirring up costly DNA testing on an unproven belief. Why would you even want to put yourself or the baby's new family through such pain??

Being a father is easy, being a daddy requires a loving family. Can you offer more than the adoptive family can? I seriously doubt it. Blood doesn't mean LOVE.

Get a lawyer. If you can't afford one there is legal aid to persons who can't afford a private lawyer. I'm assuming that you are the dad. I would think that you would have a good chance at getting your daughter as long as you don't have anything in your past that would deem you as unfit. The amount of time that your daughter has been with her new parents will determine how much taking her will effect her, but I'm sure in the long haul she will be glad to know that you fought for her. Good luck, and God bless!!!

It depends on the laws of your state. What is your state?

Generally, the time factor is very important. Even in states where fathers have rights, they are not indefinite. So if a child was adopted 6 months ago, you probably would not have a case even if your rights are protected by the law.

Remember Baby Jessica 13 years ago? She was adopted at age 6 weeks, and within 2 weeks the birth father came forward (the wrong guy was named as the father). It took 2 1/2 years for him to get his daughter back and he ended up being villainized for it.

Check your state laws. You might be able to get in to see a lawyer for a free consultation.