Does the birth father of the baby have to be involved?
We prefer that he is so the baby can have information about him and it also makes the placement more secure. However, if he is not known or won’t cooperate you can move forward without him. His rights can be terminated through the court or he can voluntarily relinquish his rights and not get involved. If you are in Utah, there is a paternity registry where the birthfather must register his paternity or else he loses his rights to the baby once your relinquishment is signed.
