I recently found out I'm pregnant and am looking at my options.
I've looked into the posibily of adoption because I know a couple who have wanted to start a family, but the restrictions on adoption and surrogacy are so tight in Australia, and they are struggling. I've known them a very long time and know they would be great parents, if I were to give up my child to anyone it would be them.
The big issue is private adoptions are illegal, so if I were to choose to give up my baby, I wouldn't be about to have a say in who gets them.
I thought if I named one of the couple as the father at birth, then gave up parental rights they would legally be their parents. But I don't know if I could face legal issues if I do this. My research says falsely naming a man as the father to trick into child support could get me in trouble, but if im not doing it for monetary gain or to slander or harrass them, can I get into legal trouble?
Edit: sorry to not clarify but I've been asked a lot in the comments so I'll add here, I should have said that the bio father doesn't want any more kids. I've probed him before about having another and he's strongly said he is done with the 2 we have and will likely push for an abortion. I thought if I showed him I had a prospective couple to adopt, he won't rush to abort.
Thank you for everyone who clarified this isn't just a legal issue but also an ethical one. In my panic I really didn't see this as child traficing. Also, thank you to those who gave helpful advice on who I can reach out to, on options of legal adoption,it's very appreciated.