Odyssey

of an

Unknown Father

To whom it may concern:

First of all, if I may;

It is by my own volition, “I am not an authority on child adoption.”

Therefore, as for the worth of my written findings, no proposed humanities accreditation will stand before those sitting behind the long tables of some esteemed university waiting to be recognized. Yet, despite lack of thesis and my name not inked on the backside of a sheepskin given of some east coast Ivy League college, I consider my qualifications quite sovereign on the following subject.

“Wrongful Adoption!”, a phrase imparting of nightmarish effect when used in the dream-come-true world of newly blessed adoptive parents. However, should this declaration stand true, the possibility of them having heard these words spoken in a courtroom are slim, and next to none. Yet, it is these headlines that make good copy, as evidenced by newspapers across the country. [This should cue us of something.]

With such claimed instances happening now more than ever, it brings up a serious, if not taboo question; a question that should not necessarily be taken as an assault on character, or the integrity of ones moral standard. With that being said…

What role, if any, does the adoption parent maintain in an illegal child acquisition; even if they were not made privy, will the situation still reflect harshly upon them? My wording seems to indicate that such is the case; and to a certain degree that is exactly the way I feel. Therefore, with a bias seemingly rather obvious; how is it that a person would criticize the intentions of two genuine, and selfless people?

The answer given of such question is rather complex, if not paradoxical, and will unfold itself in the accorded chapter of this journal.

Understandably, based on these statements alone, this book most likely will not gain popularity in the hearts of those having only recently secured court appointed parental rights. Despite such, and with disagreeable conjecture set aside, any successes lay hopeful that these writings, perceived by others as informative of value, rather than written script purposed of instigating unwarranted worry and fear.

Nevertheless, although my name is not of fame or storied in the circles of humanities work or research, these words must be heard by the people, including all elected officials within our legislative process; for here too, change is in dire need.

As for wrongful adoption, one can formulate opinion of these newborn placements, as viewed through the perspective of the rarely acknowledged platform of the silenced, unknown father.

Percentage wise, it is true that for most birth father rights terminations, each was correctly assessed; denied were any future rights of say by means of applied state statute. However, the remaining silent figure of forgotten voice, when in comparison as to the number of increased wrongful adoptions, only evokes further the intended message of this book, ___ for in it, I did accuse, quoting, “New Jersey state adoption statute N.J.S.A. 9:3-39 1[b] is a license to steal.” Incredulously, the State Supreme Court Rule 1:20-3 D [3] concedes this point without defense, further assessing the made statement as correct!

“There is something bad wrong in the state that is New Jersey.”

If in agreement of statement withstanding, and as for future social accountability, it is of singular like-minded conscious that which collectively would enable a well-heard shouted acknowledgement of our united concern. Wary would we be of the “trickle down” consequence of unreformed adoption law.

Tragically though, over the years these statutes have tipped the scales unbalanced. Meanwhile, and just as tragic, along with Lady Justice we have allowed our consensus into jaded complacency; each of us preoccupied with tasked day to day lives.

Therefore, I ask that all persons whether involved in adoption or not, that they give this book a chance, as the issues concern every one of us…

Although, proposed as victimless, the denied criminal aspect of the unread forthcoming trials involving social humanities reveal only the proverbial “tip of the Lindbergh,” for levied thereafter is a far more serious natured accusation. By means of a practiced relationship between state and private enterprise, evolved was a form of adoption equal of description to that of legalized kidnapping!

That said, the following are the written words of one story proved true despite a bias Department of Human Services in New Jersey. Their rejection of one man‘s outwardly plighted case forces his own investigation; which in turn reveals documents that uncover adoption attorney/adoption agency horrors, once thought only practiced in the distant past.

Thank you,

David Archuletta, Author, “Odyssey of an Unknown Father, The Complete Book on Wrongful Adoption”

Author: David Archuletta

Publisher: Wheatmark Publishing

ISBN#: 9781604941616

www.wheatmark.com