“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men...”
OK, great. Get the mother’s consent, and you’re good to go. You should be able to convince her that it’s the right thing to do with that line right there.
Don’t know why you are so opposed to getting her consent. It really doesn’t make any sense whatsoever.