Court on the 30th

Sorry, What is a Bio Donor?

When I went through that particular hearing, I said as little as possible. I am going to assume counsel has been appointed for your child???.... It's usually the procedure. If so, let minors counsel do most of the talking. If your child wants the adoption that is what minor's counsel will argue for. At my hearing I said 3 things: I introduced myself and my husband to the court and I stated that we were available for testimony. Then Bio dad got his say in court. He dug his own grave, he admitted to everything I had claimed in my petition and then some. He followed it up with a "but I can be a good dad now," His attorney argued on his behalf and when the judge asked if I had anything further to add the last thing I said in court was "No." He said all there was to be said. I didn't have to prove anything. He lied a little about inconsequential things and I felt it was better not to argue. When you argue then his attorney gets to cross examine you. I felt that it was nothing that really mattered and nothing blatent so I let it go. He lost. He also lost on appeal. So depending on what he says, it may be best to just sit and listen. As the saying goes, "Give them enough rope..... Good Luck on the 30th!