But, after becoming aware of her pregnancy, he wanted to marry her. She broke it off. I'd quote from the article, but that would not enlighten you as much as you reading the whole thing for yourself.
I know, it's a legal-ese article and not written to the usual 7th grade level of USA Toady (that's not a slam on you or anyone else's reading ability, that's just the facts), but if you do take the time to read it, you'll see that this guy had every intention of doing the right thing.
As for the whole sex-before-marriage argument, it's moot. It happens, has been for centuries. Us kvetching about it will not change it. I wonder if she also does not bear some responsibility for this?
Bottom line: this guy is not a dead beat dad, he deserves props for taking a stand and being a real father to his child. I do hope he finds a way to include the adoptive parents in that child's life...but if he does, that's a decision and a pattern that must be established as soon as he gains legal and physical custody. He can't start a relationship with them now and then put them out of the pic later...nor should he cut off all ties between the child and the adoptive parents immediately.
As for the mother, I'm hoping there's a little jail time in her future!
I told you I read it.
Yes, the mother is a lying scumbag.
He still made a baby with a woman he barely knew, which touched off this whole drama.
Yes, people make the same mistake all the time. People also drive drunk, cheat on their spouses, speed, cheat on their taxes, etc.
Irresponsibility has consequences. Some are worse than others.
I’m not going to give this guy a pass just because he isn’t as bad as the woman he mated with.