2006-10-08 12:20:41 · 12 answers · asked by dee 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? YOUR CHILD NEEDS YOU. YOU WILL REGRET IT DOWN THE ROAD.
2006-10-08 12:23:26 · answer #1 · answered by tymiri 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The exact procedure will vary state to state; however, I can tell you some things in general. First, this has to be done in Court. There has to be an actual hearing before a Family Court Judge. If this is something you are agreeing to, then you won't be arguing before the Judge, the attorney(s) will simply be reading the agreement on the record. The Judge will ensure that you understand exactly what it is you are doing, that you understand the permanancy and the severity. He will ask you if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Once all of that is stated and understood, the Judge will approve the agreement and issue an Order.
It does not happen over night. If the mother has an attorney, and you are in agreement with the TPR, you could probaly go in Pro Se (represent yourself). Her attorney will file all of the motions and do all of the legal stuff. You just have to show up when you are told to. If you are not in agreement, you need to get an attorney and the Court will appoint a Guardian ad Litem. The Judge has to ensure that this is in the best interest of the child involved.
Ofcourse, we know nothing of your circumstances; but please make sure you are doing the right thing. A child deserves to have a father, who is active in his or her life. Don't do this unless you are 100% it is in your child's best interest. You can not undo this later. I wish you the best of luck...
2006-10-08 12:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mom of 3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to speak to a lawyer that specializes in Family Law. They can get paperwork started for you. Then they take it before the court. And the judge makes the final decision if it's in the best interest of the child to have the fathers rights revoked or if he's just trying to avoid child support.
2006-10-08 12:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Crystal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, lets not all judge. We dont know the situation, maybe the mother is asking for this. I tried to have my ex sign over his rights, when he walked out on us and choose his beer and drugs over his baby.
Go to a Family law attorney. Some states dont allow it with out adoption. I know where I live, I was not allowed to reliquish my daughters fathers rights, because she is his heir, and unless or until she is adopted there is nothing I can do.
2006-10-08 12:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by nanners040477 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would grant sole custody to the mother in court. This would not release you from parental respomsibility for child support unless the child were to become adopted by another man.
2006-10-08 12:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by ©2009 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to avoid supporting the child you spawned?
Or are you a pathetic junkie who is doing some poor child a favor?
Family or children's court would be a start.-GO
2006-10-08 12:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by meema 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The district atty. Go to the court house.
2006-10-08 12:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not saying!!!!!!!!
you shouldn't do that.i don't care if you owe child support and you never see them. you don't sign over your rights, you get in there and you fight like hell to make all this fair!!!!!!!!!
edit:unless you are a criminal or an abusive person. of corse!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-08 12:31:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the court house or speak too a lawyer...
2006-10-08 12:24:35 · answer #9 · answered by Vicky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd start at a court house.
2006-10-08 12:23:35 · answer #10 · answered by Christina K. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to see a lawyer. it is a legal procedure and document.
2006-10-08 12:29:06 · answer #11 · answered by Cheryl E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋