your new Partner is. There is no reason why he cannot apply to adopt her although note that the biological father will need to consent unless the court dispenses with the requirement. Do you fear that if you start adoption proceedings, he will want to have contact with your daughter? I suspect this is the case. If that were to happen, you will have the opportunity of opposing the application and giving your reasons why contact would be contrary to your daughter's best interests. The court will need to review the evidence and decide on what is best for your daughter. Q. I am expecting to become a father in May 2012. after a breakdown in relationship with my partner we are no longer together, this has been the case sinse shortly after we found out. I have kept in contact and have tried to be as supportive as possible with no joy. At first i was having replies via text messages and it has got to the point where I no longer have any return of contact. I am worried about not being allowed to see my child when it is born, i ahve tried to find out some information via the internet but there seems to be a lack of information avaliable. Do i have any rights? what can i do if i am not allowed to see my child? A. Hi there If you know where she lives, you may wish to write a letter explaining that