what all is involved in having the non-custodial parent sign over his parental rights?

Question

My childs father has never wanted to have a relationship with my daughter and now she is seven and my future husband wants to adopt her after we get married.

Answer 1

Have her biological father sign his rights over to your husband. A child without a father in their lives can affect them in many ways and form. Simply tell him that he is just hurting her a lot and your husband will be there for her needs and things. Tell him if he can't fill his duty as a father then turn over his right to someone else that will. I hope it all works out for your daughter in the end.

Answer 2

It is different in all states, so you will need to retain a lawyer for this. Go to a famly law lawyer and they might have to do a paternity test just to determine that he really is the father and then they will be able to get things going.
when a person signs over their rights, then they are legally not bound to that child in any way shape or form. An example would be no child support, and no visits with the child, etc.

Answer 3

As long as you are getting married and have someone to assume those parental rights, the law will let your daughter's father sign-off. He will need to agree, of course, and will no longer be a part of her life in any way (money, visits, etc.)

Good luck!

Answer 4

well my ex just went to the courthouse and told them that he wanted to sign his rights off. and they gave him a paper to sign and it was done and over with. he still has to pay child support but oh well. but this all took place in West VA. hope this helps.

Answer 5

Dear Hdoll,

It's not always necessary to get a lawyer in all circumstances, but in this case, I highly recommend that you do.

-j.

Answer 6

You have to get/retain a family law professional. (Lawyer)
You need to have this done right.