2007-10-16 10:01:25 · 7 answers · asked by misty p 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This depends greatly on which state you live. The laws vary from state to state. In KS, a parent cannot just sign away his or her rights. Now I know it does happen all the time. Typically it is done as an agreement between the parents and is then made part of an order. If a judge grants the order (normally without really reading it), and no one appeals, then it happens.
However if during the minority of the child, someone comes along and challenges this order, it would not stand up on appeal. Each parent has an obilgation to each of their children to provide for the children.
If the parent is found to be unfit, then a court may go forward and terminate the parent's rights. However, it is difficult to do in a contested case and the state must have very good evidence. It is quite rare that one parent can prove the other to be unfit in a civil (divorce) case.
2007-10-16 10:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by hensleyclaw 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the state has to have another father figure willing to take the place of the man relinguishing his rights. I do know that you can file abandonment charges after a year of no child support and no attempts to see the child. That will revolke all his parental rights to the child. I know because I am going through the same thing with my ex right now. I really feel for you and I hope that everything works out for you. Good luck, and just keep pressing forward!!
2007-10-16 17:12:57 · answer #2 · answered by jenluvslife 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are forms to fill out for a Family Court Judge. This is typically done only if the child is to be adopted by another man (re: the mom remarries after a divorce or both parents give the child up for adoption) or if the man is ruled to be a danger to the child
2007-10-16 17:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Aimee CD 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. A man can give up his rights to his child. You just need to contact a laywer and have him/her draw up the paper work and then you and the child's mother will need to sign it. After that you dont have to do anything at all for the child
2007-10-16 17:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by fresh_horses_7 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Fill out the paperwork and submit it to a court.
2007-10-16 17:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go to a lawyer, and ask to give up all rights.
2007-10-16 17:11:29 · answer #6 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
sign a form
2007-10-16 17:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋