Can a parent (living) sign over his rights to his parents? Can the grandparents or an aunt/uncle adopt this child and then take over having the child every other weekend, holidays, etc? State of Alabama. Child lives in other state. Help. Anyone heard of this being done?
2007-11-08 02:40:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The child lives with the mother. The mother has custody. No visitation, etc. was ever put into writing for the father b/c they were never married. Can he sign over his rights to his parents, siblings...he isn't able to provide child support, etc. and his parents want his rights given to them along with visitation and holidays.
2007-11-08 02:51:32 · update #1
Is the parent the sole custodian? If so, they can sign over parental rights. It would be somewhat similiar to putting the child up for adoption.
If there is joint custody, I would think the other parent would try to fight it and, unless there is abuse or some other issue, win.
2007-11-08 02:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Boom Blatz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that even if you sign over your rights, you are financially responsible for that child. You just are signing off and giving full responsibility (legally) to the other person. In some states, grandparents have special rights and can even file for visitation. I live in FL and I know this is possible here. Check with a lawyer (free consult) or legal aide and see if they can better assist you.
2007-11-08 14:01:27 · answer #2 · answered by Momto2inFL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be done . Both parents have to sign over rights. Once you sign over your right to (grandmother, aunt etc..) All of your right are taken away.There are no weekends holidays etc.unless the person you sign right to agree to let you and the father see the child.That's what sign right over means.Now if they just have custody of the child then yes you are intiled to see that child with a court ordered agreement.
2007-11-08 11:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you CANNOT sign your rights over. another party can file for custody. a petition must be filed against both parents unless parental rights were TERMINATED through a court order. it is then up to a judge whether or not the new party is awarded custody. Many people believe you can "sign your rights away", but that is not the case.
2007-11-11 22:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that can happen as long as the other parent is not contesting it. If the other parent is contesting the you would have to show due cause for that parent not given all the rights of custody as the other one....
2007-11-08 10:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by mrliteman001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY father signed over all parental rights for my brother and i, in exchange that he would not have to pay child support.I live in WA state and it may vary from state to state.
2007-11-08 11:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by petmykitty22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it has been done here in the UK because I have actaully assisted with it BUT the grand parentshave to go through the mill to prove they are capable & trust worthy people & obviously able to provide financially
2007-11-08 10:43:57 · answer #7 · answered by rosiedobie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the parent is unable to care for the child, for whetever reason, then yes, he/she can sign over their rights to the child.
2007-11-08 10:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by Erika P 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes it has been done but i dont know about the other state thing?
2007-11-08 10:43:12 · answer #9 · answered by smiley3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only if both parents agree to the arrangement.
2007-11-08 10:42:57 · answer #10 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋