I would like my partner to adopt my child who has never met the man who got me pregnant. We (my partner & I) have another child together & are getting married. I've spoken to a Social worker who has told me that I need 'real father's' permission. I have no idea how or where I would contact him! He's not on birth certificate. I don't even know if the name I have for him is correct. In the short time I knew him, he 'changed' his name 3 times - it was bizarre! Then he vanished! He didn't let me meet his family or see where he lived! Stupidly I fell for all the excuses!
Social worker told me to check Facebook, hire a private detective, do anything I possibly can to contact him. If I don't then my partner can't adopt! Is this correct? I'm totally shocked! She said gaining parental responsibility & changing name by deedpoll would be possible but not adoption! Ever!
Anyone else been in a similar situation? I actually don't know what to do....apart from give up!