Pregnant and split

[Phunky38927 24]

Hello y’all,

My fiancé and I had a rough patch where we ended up withdrawing the visa. During that time I went to his country (South Africa) and ended up pregnant. Long story short he decided to have another affair and I ended it for good with him. 
now I know no one is a “professional” but does he have any rights at birth or is there a way to have him sign them up? Which he is willing to do. Just don’t know anything about custody and international so getting experiences/ advices while also interviewing attorneys. 
thank you,

sad and heartbroken 🥺

[aaron2020 11,651]

You should contact a family lawyer in your state for advice.

 

In all likelihood, you'll be able to leave the father's name off the birth certificate if your child is born in Texas.  He wouldn't be able to sign the birth certificate unless he was in the US.  If he isn't listed on the birth certificate, he wouldn't have any rights to the child or any obligations to the child.  Unless he sues to be named as the father.  

 

Check with a family lawyer in your state.  Don't rely on what's posted on VJ.  

[Phunky38927 24]

Thank you,
Thankfully, that's what I figured, but I will be discussing it with a family lawyer who has more knowledge in this. In texas and the state that I will potentially be moving to this summer. I can say to myself it must be legally more accessible since we were not married. That was a close one!😬

[cathers 3]

I am sorry you're going through this situation. It seems very stressful. Hugs.