Can I Terminate a Biological Father’s Parental Rights if My Child Was Conceived Through Sexual Assault or Egregious Conduct?
When you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, your heart and mind are filled with difficult decisions. For many birth mothers who are considering placing their child for adoption, an even more painful question arises: Can a biological father’s rights be terminated when the child was conceived through sexual assault, abuse, or an inappropriate relationship including statutory rape or incest.
The answer to this question is a resounding yes—under Florida law, there are clear, compassionate pathways to protect your child from continued legal ties to a father who has acted in harmful ways. At Tate Healey Webster, we believe every woman deserves to make a safe and courageous choice for her child without fear.
Florida Law Is on Your Side
If your child’s conception involved sexual assault, abuse, or an inappropriate relationship, you do not have to involve the biological father in your adoption plan. Florida law allows courts to terminate parental rights when a child was conceived through such acts. This is possible even without the father’s consent.
These laws are in place to empower you as a birth mother and to protect your child from being tethered to a harmful or dangerous person. A court can terminate the father’s rights even if criminal charges were never filed, as long as the court finds credible evidence of his conduct. Your voice and your child’s safety are what matter most.
Your Courageous Choice: A Path to Adoption
Choosing adoption is a deeply protective act. It is a decision that puts your child’s future—a future of safety, stability, and love—first. When you decide to place your child, a father who has committed acts of abuse or egregious misconduct should not have the power to interfere.
An experienced adoption attorney can ensure your decision is honored. We know how to navigate the legal process with discretion and care, protecting your right to shape your child’s future without the biological father’s interference. We can petition the court to terminate his rights based on your sworn testimony and credible evidence, because your experience is a powerful testament to the need for your child’s protection.
You Are Not Alone
Navigating this process can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. No parent or caregiver should be forced to keep a harmful person involved in a child’s life. Florida law recognizes that your safety and your child’s well-being come first, and that birth mothers deserve to make choices free from intimidation or abuse.
At Tate Healey Webster, we stand by you with legal strength, emotional understanding, and unmatched experience. We are not general family lawyers—we are adoption specialists who are here to help you move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Contact Us Today
If you are a pregnant mother seeking to terminate a biological father’s rights in your adoption plan, contact Tate Healey Webster at floridaadoptionattorney.com to schedule a confidential consultation with Florida’s leading adoption law firm.