Erik L. Smith
Articles written by Erik L. Smith, a birth father and a wonderful author.
Navajo Nation Opposes Adoption
Contributing author, Erik L. Smith, gives us his analysis of a recent case involving the adoption of a child that belonged to the Navajo Nation.
Contributing author, Erik L. Smith, gives us his analysis of a recent case involving the adoption of a child that belonged to the Navajo Nation.
Biography of Erik L. Smith
Contributing author.
Contributing author.
What Birth Father's Don't Know Hurts Everyone
The author's personal experience with the adoption of his child.
The author's personal experience with the adoption of his child.
Preventing your infant child from being adopted without your consent
Legal information and how-to's for fathers to preserve their parental rights to be either a part of the adoption process or parent their own child.
Legal information and how-to's for fathers to preserve their parental rights to be either a part of the adoption process or parent their own child.
Rebuttal: Safe Haven Laws Seriously Flawed
Are the safe haven laws fair to the rights of the fathers?
Are the safe haven laws fair to the rights of the fathers?
Response to “The Need For State Birth Father Registries.”
A response by Erik Smith to Mardie Caldwell's article, "The Need for State Birth Father Registries."
A response by Erik Smith to Mardie Caldwell's article, "The Need for State Birth Father Registries."
The Ohio Putative Father Registry-The What?
Putative father registry - the fight to actually find it, fill out the forms, and the thought process of one man trying to do the right thing.
Putative father registry - the fight to actually find it, fill out the forms, and the thought process of one man trying to do the right thing.
National Directory of Putative Father Registries
Listing of the putative father registries in the nation.
Listing of the putative father registries in the nation.
Case Report - Ohio
Case summary of an Ohio teen father trying to reach out to the mother of his child.
Case summary of an Ohio teen father trying to reach out to the mother of his child.
When Is A Father's Consent to Adoption Unnecessary?
Deep explanation of putative father rights within Ohio law.
Deep explanation of putative father rights within Ohio law.
Having Two Dads: Situation Embarrassing But Not Serious
Erik Smith fought the adoptive parents for over a year for custody of his infant son. The two parties decided on a custody arrangement which gave Smith liberal visitation rights. The embarrassing moments that his child may feel trying to explain his two dads are temporary. Smith believes that having both fathers in his son’s life is a huge benefit to his child.
Erik Smith fought the adoptive parents for over a year for custody of his infant son. The two parties decided on a custody arrangement which gave Smith liberal visitation rights. The embarrassing moments that his child may feel trying to explain his two dads are temporary. Smith believes that having both fathers in his son’s life is a huge benefit to his child.
The Myth of the Right to Privacy as Justification for Safe Haven Laws
Many try to justify safe haven laws by stating that mother's have a right to privacy. From the legal stand point, this argument does not hold water.
Many try to justify safe haven laws by stating that mother's have a right to privacy. From the legal stand point, this argument does not hold water.
Landmark Cases in Adoption
Eleven different court cases that have changed adoption law over the years. The following are the most persuasive adoption law cases that have affected courts across the nation.
Eleven different court cases that have changed adoption law over the years. The following are the most persuasive adoption law cases that have affected courts across the nation.
CASE REPORT: Natural Mother's Ability to Sue for Damages After Adoption
Interesting article about adoption law. Can a natural mother sue for damages after a forced adoption? More in this short essay on adoption law.
Interesting article about adoption law. Can a natural mother sue for damages after a forced adoption? More in this short essay on adoption law.
Rebuttal to NCFA's E-Memo
Erik L. Smith thought that Florida's Adoption Act and Putative Father Registries were very confusing. Now it appears that the courts agree, but the National Council For Adoption (NCFA)is arguing that the courts were wrong. Mr. Smith offers a rebuttal to the NCFA's assertions.
Erik L. Smith thought that Florida's Adoption Act and Putative Father Registries were very confusing. Now it appears that the courts agree, but the National Council For Adoption (NCFA)is arguing that the courts were wrong. Mr. Smith offers a rebuttal to the NCFA's assertions.