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First... I don't believe that he can sign over his rights unless you have someone willing to adopt the baby (like if you get married, or perhaps a family member--but I'm not sure on that). Only let him sign over his rights if you don't need child support. If you DO need the support... make him pay for it. and I KNOW that he can't sign over his rights without your consent. My ex left me when I was 4 months pregnant, got engaged to a 19-year-old 3 months later, and has barely spoken to me since we broke up. I was REALLY hurt when all of this was going on, but now... I couldn't care less. Our daughter will be 8-months-old on the 14th. I haven't had any contact with him in the last 2 months and I don't even care... haha. The ONLY thing that bothers me about it is that my daughter has such a deadbeat of a dad, but I know that she'll be fine without him, and I'll eventually find her a great dad (and a great husband for me). My point in all this is that even though this is hard for you now... it will get better. You will be having your baby soon... so just focus on him/her. I know that when Alena (my daughter) was born, she became my whole world. I'm not even interested in dating or anything right now... I'm just focused on her. and honestly.... if I didn't NEED the child support from my ex... I'd offer to let him sign over his rights (that is.. if my mom would be allowed to adopt Alena). because I don't really have any interest in having anything to do with him anymore... and I'm not so sure he'd be a good influence on my daughter. but oh well... it'll all work out. Just hang in there... and don't waste too much brain space on that jerk. He's definitely not worth stressing over.

OK, guys are under the false impression that all they have to do is "sign over" their rights. Sign over to who????? You just tell him that there is no such thing as signing away your responsibilities and that you WILL go after him should he refuse financial support.

typo... *4 1/2 hour trip*

No he can't sign over any rights. That's not possible. He can be immancipated but he still has to pay chld support. Besides, you don't want him to get out of this that easy do you? I bet your just in shambles hon, but this is the best thing that could have happened. This way, you'll avoid waisting anymore time with someone who doesn't love you when you could be spending time with someone who does. I know it doesn't feel like a good thing, but it is. How can someone treat someone like that? I'll never understand. When I was pregnant with my first, I went through a lot of stress and cried and cried bad. My baby came out just fine, but I suffered from PPD.

Hi Dawn. I am 6 months pregnant by my estranged husband. Instead of growing up when he found out that I am pregnant, he denied the baby and is claiming that it is someone elses. His mother, who emotionally supported me thru the entire relationship, is now saying that the child is not his. My advice to you is this: He wants to sign over his rights, that is his loss. It will be hard on you because this is the last thing that you thought you happen, but as long as you think about you and the baby you will be fine. Believe me I am going thru the same feelings that you are and I am surviving. Don' t worry about the future, what happens, happens. When the child is older and they ask about the dad, be honest and let them know that he made the decision that he did. Until then, relax and think about the little one that is still growing inside of you.