Really great advice. I commend the poster for doing what is necessary to give their child a 'healthy' life as well. good luck
I am in total agreement and can't think of anything to add. You have said it all.
I'm so glad you have obviously turned your life around and it's obvious you want what is best for your child. I am Canadian, but I do believe the laws are similar here, if not the same when it comes to this issue. First off, did you put the bio fathers name on the birth certificate? Who's last name does he carry? If you left it off or unknown, you may be ok. If you did put his name on, then in some cases the courts will rule that it is in the childs best interest that the bio father not be notified, and his parental rights can be terminated without further notification. This is not overly common, but I am assuming the bio dad has never had any sort of relationship with his child or paid child support.
You really need to see a lawyer that practices family law. Remember that your lawyer works for you, and can give you advice without making the information public. I hope that this all works out with you. I can't blame you for not wanting this man in your childs life. If push comes to shove, you may have to skip the adoption part of it, but that doesn't make you and your husband & child any less a family.