Do you need a Paternity test done to put a baby up for adoption?

That is so sad, I can only imagine how upset she must be. As far as I know, it is up to each state to what their laws are on family members adopting or even fostering children. I know that some states, like here in AL, if the parents are found unfit or give up custody, the state will actually ask the grandparents to foster or adopt the child immediately before the child becomes a ward of the state. I know someone who is now raising her grandson after DHR asked her to pick him up because they had removed him from his home. The state of Texas phoned a lady here in AL I used to work with and asked told her she had to pick up her grandchildren within 72 hours or they would become wards of the state as her daughter had signed away her rights. Now the state of AZ actually has a law where family members cannot foster or adopt children, even if the children's parents are willing. My ex's family had hired lawyers and were not able to get their grandchildren. So yes, I think it varys and I think that's stupid. Children do better with relatives, given that the home is safe and secure then there should be no reason why that child shouldn't be placed with its family.

That is very hard but the baby needs to have test done for what happens if they need the fathers blood or something if it gets sick and need the father or siblings. If I was adopted aprent I would wan to know for sure just in case as for grand ma I think she needs to talk to parents to work out something with them if she wants to be encluded in babys life but I would make sure I was the grandma

I would think that a paternity test needed to be done before he could give the child up. But I'm not sure of the laws on that myself, so I guess I'm not much help here. If I find out anything I'll let you know though. Good luck hon.

I believe that only time testing would be required is if there was a disoute over the paternity of the baby. If both parents accept that they are the biological parents, nothing more needs to be done. As for adoption, once they sign away their rights, they are no longal legally affiliated with the child. Is your friend wanting the child? Did her son not inform her of this decision, to give her the opportunity to offer to take the child?

I have no idea. I imagine it might vary from state to state. I do know some states give grandparents more rights than others. It is too bad your friend's son didn't give his mother the option to adopt the child.

IMO if they're going thru an adoption agency they don't need to worry. I would assume they know the laws and protocol. Is he on the birth certificate? Is there any one else who wants to claim the baby as theirs?