2006-06-13 03:06:54 · 9 answers · asked by Crystal W 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
You would need to call your Division of Children and Family Services (assuming you're not doing a private adoption, where an attorney would have already instructed you) and tell them you want to terminate your parental rights.
It's not automatic. Most of them will require psychological exams to ensure you're ready to do it, you may need representation by an attorney -
If the child is being adopted out, then whatever attorney is handling the adoption will handle that part. If you're not using an attorney for an adoption, you're probably involved in something illegal (like baby-selling).
2006-06-13 03:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is very difficult to do. You cannot just walk in and "sign away" your parental rights. Legally, the judge will still hold you responsible in one form or another. Unless it can be proven that you are biologically not the parent. The only other way this is even considered by a court is if the child is going to be adopted by another family, then your rights are automatically terminated unless both parties agree to some sort of "rights". Also...If the child is 15 or 16 in some states, the child can be emancipated and then they are legally an adult and you will have no "rights" in their lives. But...to be blunt...you cannot just automatically revoke your rights to your children as long as they are under 18 yrs of age. No court will allow it unless the above conditions are met.
2006-06-13 03:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by 100% Chance of Pain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two very simple ways to go about doing this!
1. If you already have a family in mind you and that family can go to the nearest Notary and sign the child over to the family.
2. Take the child to the nearest CPS (child protective services) Fire department, Church, or Hospital and they are obligated by law to accept the child and the parent won't get into any trouble.
2006-06-13 03:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a stab in the dark here i'm going to assume your talking about a child if yes you have to go to court if you have lgal council they state you wish to give up all rights to the minor child to the other parent which also means you get no visitation what so ever with the minor child
2006-06-13 03:10:48 · answer #4 · answered by precious52801 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can only do this if your child becomes emancipated (they sign off from you) or if someone else is adopting your child and taking over full legal/financial responsibility for them.
Both methods are legal paperwork.
2006-06-13 03:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go to court. Sign a paper. you are done. Why would you wasnt to do this?
2006-06-13 03:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is done through the courts, call an attorney
2006-06-13 03:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not to sure but i know my sister real dad gave his up so he could get out of paying child support
2006-06-13 03:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by blue_sky_13_31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. Things will blow over by the end of the week.
2006-06-13 03:09:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋