Would she have to adopt her back from me? Or, could I sign some type of guardianship paper giving her custody? In the end, I want to have NO legal responsibility for the child. It would be like reversing the adoption I suppose. We are trying to get this done with the minimum of expense.
Thank you all for any advice offered.
L
2006-12-11 15:34:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Regardless of how you do this you will need an attorney to do it legally. I suggest asking him or her for advice. Good luck.
2006-12-11 15:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know the adopted daughters birth parents then you can do an independent adoption. The thing though is that the birth mom will not have any original rights and will be required to go through all of the the things that you were required to do, including the home-study and all the expense with the home-study. It will have to be another adoption through the legal system.
While this might make some people angry hearing about this option you also have the option to relinquish your parental rights to the local child protective service agency. That option is free. They have no obligation to accept it though, but if you have a legitimate reason then talk to them. The child would then become a ward of the state and the department would have to find a new adoptive family for this child.
2006-12-11 15:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by Lil SW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to go through the adoption process with the birth mother as the adoptive parent. Anything else has loopholes and you could end up with some responsibility should the birth mother,for whatever reason, no longer be in the picture. In adoptions where there are no objections by either party, they go quickly and fairly inexpensively.
2006-12-11 15:38:23 · answer #3 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This will be extremely easy for you!! :o)
Write up a paper that says something along the lines of "I, (*your name here*) turn over all legal responsibility and guardianship of (*child's name here*) to (*mother's name here*)." Go with the child's mother to a notary. Sign the paper in front of him or her--make sure you have your social security cards and picture ID's with you--and they will notarize it. Then you go to the clerk of the court and file it with them. And you're done.
Another way to do it is both of you go to the court house with an unrelated party (a friend, not a relative) and you file a complaint (that sounds bad, but it really is not!!) that you want to change custody/guardianship of the child over to the child's mother. The child's mother will file a complaint for custody. Sign them, turn them into the clerk, get the papers that you have to serve, have the person serve you right therein the court house, go to court, it will be approved, and there you go!!
2006-12-13 16:41:46 · answer #4 · answered by Bachman-ette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. The rules are stretched for the protection of the minor. Besides, the word of a 4 yo can't be used for any rational reason other than to provide the cops with additional info in an investigation. It's inadmissable as hearsay, can't be used against the 4 yo, and a 4 yo generally can't be imputed to know the difference between a truth and the lie.
2016-05-23 07:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look online and check the laws in your state. I'm sure there are do it yourself custody papers you can file. But first, make sure you have thought this through. Hopefully your adopted daughter is still young enough to not be hurt by your thoughtless actions. A lot courts will take papers drawn up and signed in front of a notary as binding.
2006-12-11 15:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by eharrah1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hate to even ask why.... this child must have done something quite serious.
My guess would be that the birth mother would have to adopt her back. There's no fight involved, so it should be relatively simple. It shouldn't be terribly expensive either. Minimal attorney fees and court costs.
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
2006-12-11 15:37:03 · answer #7 · answered by QueenChristine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just give her the child back and the birth mother can apply for her birth certificate again at birth name)I have a question is her name changed if so you must have her birth records give them to the mother ( ALL of them) so she can keep them for school records etc.How old is another question.If she is older and close to 16-18 then just give her back no much to do then.If she is younger then you have to notify the proper people that she is taking back custody.the birth mom.I think that is really nice of you to do that.
2006-12-11 15:44:11 · answer #8 · answered by bonnie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is pathetic, the child isnt a toy, it sounds like the two of you are tossing her back and forth. Maybe she should be given to a third party who will love her. I have an adopted child and she is my life.
2006-12-11 15:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by mamaac43 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
maybe you should consult a legal adoption professional. take care good luck and happy holidays...
2006-12-11 15:38:08 · answer #10 · answered by sherryw_1978 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋