Can we just sign the birth certificate

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Anonymous Jun 20, 2015 Child Custody 7 views 3 answers

my sister in law wants my husband(her brother) and i to adopt her child is there any way we can just sign the birth certificate if she consents to it. she is young and is going through her pregnancy without the help of the father who wants nothing to do with the baby or her. she asked us to adopt her baby early in her pregnancy and she is 12 weeks from her due dat now. we have already bought everything for the baby but now we are stuck.

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Ryan Hatley

Ryan Hatley · Jun 15, 2026

Do not attempt to forge a birth certificate. You can end up in a lot of trouble. On top of that, I don't see why the hospital staff would allow you to do that. Also the biological father has rights that your sister-in-law cannot waive even if he hasn't been in the picture. If you want to adopt the child you should hire a local attorney with experience in adoptions to help you do it right. Improper or incompelete adoptions can cause massive financial and legal headaches for you and the biological parents down the road. Bite the bullet and do it right.

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Mary Gurganus

Mary Gurganus · Jun 15, 2026

You should consult with an attorney ASAP about a relative adoption. Don't forge or mislead on the birth certificate.

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Jillian Mack

Jillian Mack · Jun 15, 2026

I don't know what you mean by "now we are stuck." You should not take on caring for a child if you are only doing it because you feel stuck. You should NOT just sign the birth certificate, that is a legal document that you would be being untruthful on. See an attorney ASAP to find out about relative adoptions by consent.

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