Can I still have visitation rights to a child I give up for adoption?

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ultímα dαrk príncєss ♥	yes you will be able to see your child through an open adoption. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Evie's Mama	yes if it is an open adoption you can. my best friend did it. I'll be honest it's not easy! and it takes awhile. unless they agree to it and you don't have to go to court. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Summer	i need to know this how old is your kid Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Larry E	I supposed you can make any kind of agreement as long as both parties agree to it but it would just confuse the child. I would strongly urge against it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amunet <3	Thats something you need to talk about with your adoption counsoler. If it is an open adoption then you can talk to the adoptive parents about visitation. Everything can be negotiated, but keep in mind how confusing it could be to the child as well. Good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DropsOfJupiter	You could have a clause in the adoption papers. But seriously, why would you confuse the poor kid? Open adoption at a young age causes nothing but problems usually. The kids going to wonder why you want to see them but wont raise them Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Even the GENIUS asks questions.	You can have an open adoption but I've heard people tend to get lost or they don't do exactly what was told... If you're looking into an open adoption, you obviously want to be a part of the child's life. You may have to work harder, and deal with the bad that comes along with the good, but in the end, you will be able to love and be with your child HOWEVER and WHENEVER you please. Maybe you should keep the child. Think about that. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Spotty-Dotty	They will mysteriously go away. DON'T give YOUR child up for adoption. Have it either all or nothing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Krista R	Get your own lawyer to draw up a document to be signed by all parties involved. Other than that, I believe you lose all your rights after relinquishing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweet or sassy? tRY BOtH =P	you have to work out a legal agreement with the adoptive parents. All these people are trying to tell you that its bad for the kid and u should keep the kid or give it up, that's totally not right! I'm adopted and it was an open adoption. I know my birth parents and family and i keep in close touch with them. I go over to there houses sometimes and they come over to my house sometimes. But whatever you do, do it legally! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gypsywinter	Jesus....your question for open adoption for a child you haven't even become pg with yet....really does smack of someone just wanting a 'babysitter'!! There is no win-win in adoption...somebody loses, somebody wins. Unless you just want a babysitter, then yeah, you would be a winner...still your child would lose. Please do any possible children that you might be able to conceive...DON"T! Until you are ready to be a Full-time Mother. Lord, I can't believe some of the questions here lately, when it comes to babies/kids! Boggles my brain! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

romeochewy	You can have an agreement with the adoptive family, but no, nothing that is legally inforceable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TTC for 2.5 years	No. Open adoptions are not enforcable. Once you sign those papers the baby is no longer yours and you have no right to it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mrs C	The most disgustingly selfish question I've ever heard. You should be ashamed of yourself. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LinnyG	No. And no matter what ANYONE tells you, open adoptions are not legally enforceable in any state of the US. Adoption is never a "win-win" situation- especially not for the adoptee. Children want to be raised by their natural parents, not strangers. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

monkeykitty83	In a few states you can if you draw up a specific type of legal contract beforehand, as dictated by your particular state (how to do that varies by state, and you would need an attorney.) In most states, though, no. You can make an agreement, but the other party cannot be legally compelled to honour it. Unfortunately open adoptions are not guaranteed to stay open. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kitta	Most of the time, that only applies with older children. It is up to the discretion of a judge. If you have established a relationship with the child, some judges will grant visitation based on "best interest of the child." With newborn adoptions, it is possible if the state recognizes the contracts made by adoptive and natural parents. ETA: losing a child is not a happy win-win thing Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

grapesgum	Open adoption is not legally enforceable. If you give your child away you lose ALL rights. Open adoption is a scam invented by the profit-driven adoption industry to meet the demands of infertile people for children. MOST open adoptions are closed. You need to read here about the truth of open adoption for natural mothers. http://www.exiledmothers.com/open_adoption/index.html http://www.keepyourbaby.com/open_adoption_research.html Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fuaite le fuil, gaolta go deo	You plan on making your child an adoptee? That's just mean. Open adoptions are not legally enforceable, therefore; the APs could shut you out the second you sign papers. Also, you wouldn't be "mom" so why bother? You could always find a man willing to agree to your terms. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Doodlestuff	No. Open adoption is not enforceable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cricketlady	It is doubtful. After the adoption the new family gets to decide. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Brandy	I agree with your first answer. I wouldn't push it. They have the power to get up and move without you knowing. I gave a child up for adoption almost 5 years ago. In the beginning we were meeting all the time. Now that he's getting older and learning about adoption his parents want to limit our visits to twice a year, which is understandable considering they told him he was adopted and he came out of my belly. They may say adoption is the "best" alternative but it's not. Who wants to see their birth child only twice a year?! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SagaSue	You still have a lot to learn. You should never plan to have a baby, knowing that you are going to have it adopted. How can it be a win-win situation? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smarmy	Most times it doesn't happen, it's not legally enforceable. Some times the adoptive parents didn't want the opened adoption in the first place, other time it's just to hard for the surrendering mother to be around her own child being raised by some one else. It can happen, but you have no guarantees that what is discussed, and agreed upon will actually take place. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jennifer L	There is no legal way to get visitation rights after adoption. You can have an open adoption agreement with the adoptive parents, but it is not legally enforceable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

~Ariana~	What?? You arent ready to parent BUT you want to have a baby and give it to somebody else to raise while you have visitation?? What is it some kind of Part-Time parenting? What an easy solution for somebody not willing to take responsibility!!! If you want to have a child-then go ahead-BUT BE READY TO PARENT! Adoption isnt a solution for no parenting-or because it might be too hard! Either you wait to have a child when you think you'll be ready or dont have one at all. I suggest the first, wait till you're ready and if you cannot have children -you can adopt! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Andraya - Snark's Sister	Nine times out of ten the answer is no. Open adoption agreements are not legally enforceable in most areas. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Serenity71	Sounds more like you want a nanny to help out with a child when you have one. Adoption is permanent and its for people who seriously can't raise a child. Its giving up all you're rights to your child. All of em. Look more towards your family for help if you need it. Other than that work out ways to manage on your own and work to be fully responsible for a child rather than have someone else do the work for you. I know you said you're researching, but you're looking at the wrong avenues for future support. All the best! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No