Parental Rights

Question: Parental Rights? I am pregnant, but I don't want anything to do with the baby's father. He also doesn't want anything to do with me or the baby. When I have the baby do I have to put him on the birth certificate? Also, if I do not put him on the birth certificate does that take away his parental rights or do I have to get him to sign something where he gives up parental rights?

Answer: You don't have to put him on the birth certificate and it won't take away his parental rights. But you should make sure you know everything involved with taking away parental rights. He can sign over his rights meaning that he has absolutely no right to the child, however, if you do that, it also releases him from child support. So if you want child support from him, then don't have him sign over his rights. This is something you should really think about.

Question: Parental rights? I am a separated father of 3 children, and I have been working overseas for a few months. I have been communicating on a regular basis with my 3 teenage kids. I just have found out that my xwife removed my parental rights after going to court? She has done everything in her power to prevent communcations with my kids. What Know!

Answer: Didn't your kids mention this to you while you were gone? I believe, as was mentioned above, she was legally obligated to have you served if she knew your whereabouts, and finding this out would have been as simple as asking your kids. Have you done anything, honestly, that would warrant a court removing your parental rights? If not, you should get an attorney and fight it.

Question: parental rights? Does anyone know how I can get my ex-husband to give up his parental rights, without him consenting. I want to let my new husband adopt my kids and I need my baby daddy to give up his rights. He does not even take care of my kids now and barely sends child support. My new husband takes care of them. They haven't seen him in a long time. He was in jail.

Answer: I would be careful. My daughter has never seen his dad and I haven't seen a dime in 3 years. But I don't know if I would ask this... What if he suddenly then realizes that the kids actually mean something... and then he says no and tries to take the kids for weekends and stuff (which is not cool if you don't trust him)... I don't know if I would do that or not.. how to convince him? just ask... if you plan to, but think about it

Question: How to give away parental rights in minnesota? Hello, How does a father give away parent rights in the state of minnesota? How would he take the steps to terminate the parental rights? I am doing a project and cant seem to figure out the exact steps. Please Please Please tell me all the steps that would be needed in a father terminating the parental rights. From start to Finish. Also what must he do so they will let him terminate them, what reasons would a court let someone terminate the rights?

Answer: You have to go before a judge to terminate your parental rights. But, be aware. If you think that by terminating your rights, it releases you from having to pay child support, you are wrong! Normally rights are terminated, when being with that person is detrimental to the child. So, if you're just doing this to get out of child support, it won't work. Don't be a deadbeat dad. Support your children!

Question: Can home schooling and parental rights in one state be used in another state? Parental Rights; If one state's court ruling (such as in California) allows parents of that state to home school their own children without having to acquire state teaching credentials to do so; my question is; Can this ruling be used in other states to effect the same and if so to what extent? It just seems to me that if one state (like mine or yours) wants to follow the lead of another state in doing the same they should be able to do so and do it perhaps even faster because a precedence has already been set.

Answer: Each State has it's own Constitution. What is Constitutionally legal in one state might violate the Constitution in another. So, a ruling like that may spark other states to push for the same - the same judgment may not be found due to the specific laws of the state.

Question: How long until the father looses parental rights? In the state of connecticut how long until the parent looses parental rights via abandoment from not seeing their child? One year? Two years? Months? I have tried googleing it but it just tells me that they can be lost that way, but not how long until they do. Also for them to loose their rights that way does the other parent have to file something for those parental rights to be lost?

Answer: all you have to do is move out as long as you live under the same roof you must live by the rules of the house. Abandonment is different Are you a care giver or What? go to a govt dept and find out . this is not the forum for that Work from power ie information. Good luck

Question: How father can completly hand over parental rights to mother? Hi, I have 2yd son, and I don like with his father since 1,5ys. Father of child agrees give me all parental rights and he want to completly separate from my child. How and where we can do it? Is there chance to avoid with court ?

Answer: He can just walk away as long as you dont need money from him. If you need child support I suggest you go to court and get full custody for yourself. They will offer visitation to the Father but if he doesnt want it he can just not do it. If you go to court for the custody they will charge him child support for sure.

Question: If you lose parental rights does the state make money from adopting out your baby? In California, if you loose your parental rights to your child, when the state, and the social workers adopt your baby out to a new family, do they make money like adoption agencys do in other circumstances? Thanks, and God bless you. In the foster to adopt program are the adoptive parents paid to adopt, do they pay or how does it work?

Answer: Some states do get bonuses for placing children in adoptive homes. I don't know if California is one of them, and I'm not sure how to find out. If they do make money, it's nowhere near the amount the adoption agencies do, and it doesn't line the pockets of rich business owners...it gets put into the foster care system. In most states, adoptive parents do not pay to adopt through foster care. Some states do have nominal fees. In most states, adoptive parents do have the opportunity to apply for a subsidy, depending on the child's needs and age. The amount they get varies by state.

Question: How can a person legally sign over parental rights? What is the proper way of going about signing over parental rights in a legal manner? I am curious. Thanks.

Answer: Go to your local family court. And just in case SHAME ON YOU!

Question: When a parent terminate parental rights, can the child sue to regain them/receive financial support in Canada? Is it possible when a parent terminates their parental rights when the child was a minor (and not consulted), for the child to come back as an adult and sue for financial compensation or child support? In Canada the part must provide funds until a child is 25 for reasonable post secondary education. So could the child sue/appeal and decision and pursue compensation for school?

Answer: All I can offer is a comparison with the US. A parent does not terminate their rights. Only COURTS can terminate parents rights, for good reasons.. and, the fact of rights being terminated IS NOT the same as a parent being relieved of child support obligations. If a court orders support.. then that order remains in effect until the court says otherwise.. most often, in cases of a stepparent adoption. In that case, the stepparent has assumed the responsibility of support for the child. A child is not consulted about such court decisions. In addition.. child support is NOT paid to the child, but to the other parent, for support needs. In most cases, it lasts until the child is 18, UNLESS specifically requested/agreed, and the court agrees with that order. Since child support goes to the PARENT, NO child has authority to come back to file against the parent for current or back support. It might be common in Canada for support to be ordered to age 25.. I think here it would be nearly non existant. You would have to talk to a lawyer who knows law in Canada. I personally cannot imagine a court having the authority to re-declare someone a parent, and impose support obligations after the fact.

Question: How do you get someone to sign over their parental rights when they are not willing to? He has not seen my child in years but he still will not sign his rights over. He is currently in jail. How do I get him to sign over his parental rights?

Answer: Call social services on him and if he doesn't become a fit parent, DHS will terminate his parental rights themselves, that usually takes about a year or so if he does not follow through with DHS. You can't make him sign over his parental rights. Although, does it really matter since you have custody of the child? It doesn't sound like he plans on being in the child's life anyway. If you try and go through the court that will cost you money. You could always bargain with him and point out that if he signs over his rights, he won't have to pay child support or provide health coverage for the child.

Question: Termination of parental rights with an adoption following and child support and other laws in illinois? I am signing over parental rights of my four year old daughter to her mother. Her mother is planning on having her fiance adopt her. What are some laws and statues about termination of child support and back child support? Do I still pay until she is adopted or does it terminate when I sign over rights? Can I readopt my daughter if her fiance decides not to adopt? Any other simple legal things I should know since I am going in Pro Se?

Answer: Once you give up your parental rights, that is that. You don't get them back, even if the other man does not adopt your child. And you would not be permitted to adopt your own child without the mother's consent as you will have willingly given up all your rights. Not only that but, if this other man does not adopt your child, you will be still on the hook for for child support...for the next 14 years....for a child you no longer have any say over. So don't do this. At the very least, wait until she has married the man (he can't adopt the child until after he has married her). And check the man out....thoroughly. There are a lot of sexual predators who will seek out a single woman with children and befriend them just to get access to the child. This is your flesh and blood so make sure this man is ok before you even consider giving your child to him. This issue is too important to leave to Yahoo Answers. You need a lawyer to protect you, your rights and obligations, and your child too. Don't sign a thing until you consult a good lawyer who can explain all possible ramifications of your acts. I strongly recommend you don't do this as it will not be good for you or your child. It will only be good for your child's mother! Good luck.

Question: How do i get parental rights revoked from my childs father? He's the scum of the earth, i dont want him anywhere near my son, how do i go about getting his parental rights revoked?

Answer: It can't be done unless he gives permission AND you have a husband that is willing to adopt the child. Whether you want him anywhere near your son is irrelevant. The child is his too. Unless he is unfit,you cannot take away his rights.

Question: What exactly does it mean if you lose parental rights of your children? We've been talking about doing a gaurdianship or adopting my husbands cousins kids if something bad happened and all we have heard is that they lost parental rights to them. What exactly does that mean? We havent talked to them yet and arent sure what exactly this means. Does anyone know? Do you think we would have a chance of getting them since we are family or do you think that would be worse.

Answer: K.A., if parents "lose" parental rights, it means that the state has removed the children due to abuse or neglect. After children are removed from a home, parents are given a time period to regain custody of their children -- usally 6 months to 3 years. During this time period, they will need to fulfill the agreement they made with their state Protective Services for the return of their children (Reuification Agreement). This usually includes: Stable home and jobs, counseling, supervised visitation, drug/alcohol rehab (if applicable), or the removal of the perpetrator from the home (if applicable). If parents do not comply, escalate their inappropriate behavior, or voluntarily relinquish their rights during this time period, then they would no longer have legal custody of their children. When parents lose parental rights, their children are placed in either foster care, a group home or relative care. Through the state, the parents have no rights to see the children again. Relatives do have some rights to custody, especially if they can connect with the case early on, before the state has moved forward, or if the state is having difficulty with placement. You may need to secure an independent homestudy and appear in court with it, if you are interested in custody. Or, the state Caseworker may suggest that they do a kinship study to see if you would be appropriate caregivers for the children and their specific needs. You might then be able to adopt the children, after a supservisory adjustment period. You do need to consider the following: 1. The parents would have physical access to the children, since they are relatives, and probably know where the children would be living, and have contact with you. This may or may not be in the children's best interest, depending on the circumstances of their removal from their home, the parents progress addressing their behavior, etc. It could also work out well for the children, who usually benefit from this contact, when fairly appropriate, and safe. You would need good boundaries, and the ability to keep the children's best interest at the forefront. 2. The children may need special care for a while, or for the rest of their lives. Abuse and negect issues take their toll on children in a very different way than adults. They don't always show outward signs of the effects of stress and abuse until much older. But the issues do not go away, and they must be addressed in consistent, professisional play therapy or therapy. The children need this avenue to express themselves and begin to deal with their past in order to be healthy teens and adults. 3. This custody will not only take love, but a permanent committment. The one thing these children do not need, is another disruption in their lives. You and your husband, to be fair to these children, as well as each other, should probaby consider this carefully before a final deciison is made. Brief 1-2 sessions of counseling might help. I hope this helps. Whatever you decide, good luck to you all!

Question: How do you give up parental rights in Texas? The biological dad of my child has threatened to do harm to himself and has threatened me. He has agreed to give up parental rights and I want him to. Will the state of Texas allow this and how does one go about doing this?

Answer: Talk to a lawyer. yes the state of Texas will let him do this.

Question: What would be a good reason to giving up your parental rights? My fiance has another daughter with another girl. His daughter only lives with her mother. He hasn't seen his daughter since our daughter was born in July. His BM won't let him take his daughter, he has to come to the house and see her. He pays child support monthly but doesn't want to pay for it anymore. The only way he couldn't pay would be to give up his parental rights, right? What would be a good reason to give for giving up his rights as a father? and what would the steps be into doing that? or does giving your parental rights have to be far more serious issues?

Answer: There is never a good reason to give up parental rights. I don't know why any woman would want to marry a man that would do that. He doesn't want to pay child support anymore? Well, too damn bad!He should have thought about that when he was creating her.

Question: How can parental rights be taken when parent is in another state an is unable to afford an attorney? I live in Texas, My children live in Kansas with the fathers parents. I have been wanting them back every since they left. today they are having a court hearing to take my childern an place them in SRS custody an take my parental rights away. I talk to the judge an he would not postpone the court hearing what can I do

Answer: I am sorry you are going through this. I wish you had posted this question when you learned of the court hearing. This would have given you time with some information and resources to help you. Now, we can not dwell on this. Right now, let's focus on what can be done now. I just want to tell you, it is never too late to do something. So do not give up. Here are some sites to help you find an attorney for low income families. http://www.usattorneylegalservices.com/T… http://www.familysolutioncenters.com/?gc… Whatever you do, keep a record of EVERYTHING. Write down when you called and asked for this case to be postponed, who you talk to, and what time. Do the same for calls to your attorney, all calls with your in-laws. Don't give up. Good luck.

Question: What are my options for parental rights? So my friend has a son whom he helped to raise with the baby's mom until he was 3 or so...then they ran into problems in their relationship. He moved to another state and she asked him to sign the papers to give up his parental rights. He said no, but didn't show up for court so supposedly his rights were given up by default? This took place in California. Years later, he really misses his son and would like to try and contact the mother. He's not looking for custody or anything, but just some sort of relationship, if the child wants it. What can he do? And does he have any legal rights?

Answer: I'm not sure what legal rights he would have. I'm sorry. Your friend should probably consult with a lawyer. When I had a legal question, I used quicklegalanswer.com. It was fast and very cheap. It helped me with my dispute, I’m sure someone over there can help you with your friends. Anywho, best of luck!! Let me know if I can be of more help!!

Question: How do we go about terminating parental rights in Wv? My husband is going to court for child support on a child hes never met. We already have 3 children and he just wants to sign away his parental rights will he still have to pay support.

Answer: You'd need a lawyer- but is the child his for sure? Also- if he is the true father- it matters not that you already have 3 children together or that you have never seen the child- he still has one out there that is his. You'd have to see a lawyer about getting his parental rights signed away- but if the child IS his, that is not the right thing to do. What he should do is take some responsibility for the child and pay the support.

Question: How does a parent give up parental rights willing in the state of new york? The father of my son wants to give up his parental rights because he is not in my sons life .How would we go about doing this?

Answer: Before he does this realize he will also be giving up any obligation for child support. You would need to contact a family lawyer.