DNA Proves He’s the Father After Mom Already Sent Newborn for Adoption

Previous Hearing Link :    • Mom Gives Newborn Up for Adoption Without ...   A father’s emergency custody fight continues after a DNA test confirms he is the biological father of a newborn who had already been placed with pre-adoptive parents in Colorado. Dad argues that Mom placed the baby for adoption during their divorce without properly giving him the chance to parent the child. His attorney tells the court that Mom surrendered her rights in Colorado, while Dad has been trying to assert his rights in Tennessee after being blocked by distance, protective orders, and lack of direct communication. Mom’s attorney argues that Tennessee does not have jurisdiction over the newborn because the child was born in West Virginia and is now in Colorado. But the judge disagrees, ruling that Tennessee still has jurisdiction over the parties and their children. The judge also says Dad’s efforts in court protect him from being treated as if he abandoned the newborn. However, the judge does not immediately hand the baby over to Dad. Because of the serious domestic-violence allegations and the fact that Dad has never met the newborn, the court says a full evidentiary hearing is needed before deciding custody. This hearing covers DNA testing, newborn adoption, father’s rights, UCCJEA jurisdiction, divorce court custody, pre-adoptive placement, abandonment concerns, and the next step in the custody fight. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and commentary purposes only and is not legal advice. This hearing involves disputed allegations, DNA results, adoption issues, jurisdiction arguments, and temporary custody questions based on the information before the court at that time. A DNA result and jurisdiction ruling do not automatically decide final custody, adoption validity, or parental fitness. Court orders may change after later hearings, appeals, or rulings from other courts. Please do not contact, harass, or target anyone involved in this case.