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As the parent hoping to give up their parental rights, you will need to sign anAffidavit of Relinquishment of Parental Rights. You may hire an attorney to draft it for you or you could have the other parent鈥檚 lawyer draft it and then look it over with your own attorney.
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What does it mean to give up parental rights?
It is emotionally trying to give up parental rights; however, there are circumstances in which people want to be relieved of their obligations towards their children. One common example is if someone else will adopt the child. When a child is born, both parents share the natural custody of the child.
What do you need to know about parental rights?
Learn about your parental rights. When you relinquish your parental rights, you are giving up the right to direct the child’s upbringing, including any decisions related to medical care, education, and religious upbringing. You also give up the responsibility to monitor your child’s behavior or provide food, clothing, or shelter for your child.
Can I give up my parental rights to get out of child support?
You cannot give up your parental rights simply to get out of child support payments. A court does not terminate parental rights unless it is in the best interests of the child.
How do I get my stepson to give up his parental rights?
There may be an extra process that you would have to go through to petition to terminate his parental right if he is not willing to sign a consent form. We have handled many stepparent adoption like this. We can certainly help with both the stepparent adoption and the termination of parental rights proceeding. Give us a call at 800-747-2780.