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The Law Office of Kem Eyo, LLC | Kem Eyo
You can only terminate your rights if you are being replaced by someone else (if the children are being adopted).
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/18/2011
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
There are no such forms. A parent cannot choose to abandon his or her child. The child is entitled to a mother and a father.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/17/2011
Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Armand Fried
You should visit the Self Help Center at the Family Court on Pecos and Bonanza. They have forms and can guide you although they cannot give you legal advice.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/14/2011
Reeves Law Firm, P.C. | Roy L. Reeves
This is not something I would recommend you go on your own, and I doubt you will find "forms" to do this. I would advise you read a blog I wrote on this subject and I have cut and pasted it here for your convenience.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/13/2011
Law Office of Cassandra Savoy | Cassandra Savoy
Get a lawyer to assist you.
Answer Applies to: New Jersey
Replied: 10/13/2011
Law Offices of Paul A. Eads | Paul A. Eads
Have the ex's new spouse adopt the child.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/28/2011
Beresford Booth PLLC | S. Scott Burkhalter
Typically, you can only terminate in the context of an adoption.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/28/2011
Patricia C. Van Haren, Attorney at Law | Patricia Van Haren
You or the other parent may wish to find an attorney to assist you in terminating your rights. Unless there is another parent who is willing to adopt the child, you will still be responsible for the payment of child support even though you will not have parental rights.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/13/2011
The Law Office of Cathy R. Cook | Cathy R. Cook
You cannot terminate your rights unless the mother is married to another man, and he adopts the child.
Answer Applies to: Ohio
Replied: 10/28/2011
Ashman Law Office | Glen Edward Ashman
You can't find the forms because there is no such thing. What makes you think that you can unzip your pants, make babies and then refuse to pay support and expect the taxpayers to fund your sex life? That's ludicrous. Get counseling to find out why you have this lack of responsibility and please get a vasectomy. When you father a child, you have an 18 year responsibility. End of story. (One small exception is if someone else wants to adopt your child).
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/28/2011
Attorney Paul Lancia | Paul Lancia
Once surrendered you cannot get them back, govern yourself accordingly. Forms are on the web site of the courts or get a lawyer and do it right.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 10/13/2011
AyerHoffman, LLP | Cara Lee Thompson
The probate and family court in your jurisdiction may have this paperwork, and it may be prudent to consult with an attorney with regard to this matter.
Answer Applies to: Massachusetts
Replied: 10/12/2011
John E. Kirchner, Attorney at Law | John Kirchner
You cannot simply surrender parental rights in Colorado except in connection with an adoption.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/12/2011
Dunnings Law Firm | Steven Dunnings
The only way you can voluntarily surrender your parental rights is if the other parent has married someone else who wants to adopt the child.
Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 10/12/2011
Vincent J. Bernabei LLC | Vincent J. Bernabei
You can't do it unless the child is adopted from you, or the state terminates your parental rights because you are a danger to the child.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 10/12/2011
Beaulier Law Office | Maury Beaulier
You cannot voluntarily terminate parental rights in order to escape financial responsibility. In most cases, a Termination of rights may not occur unless the other parent agrees and there is another person willing to adopt, such as a step parent.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 10/12/2011
Law Office Of Jody A. Miller | Jody A. Miller
There are no generic forms available to the general public. Consult with and retain an attorney to discuss your particular situation and undertake whatever legal procedure is recommended in your case.
Answer Applies to: Georgia
Replied: 10/28/2011
Hochman and Peppler, LLC | Thomas R. Peppler
The answer depends upon whether you are divorced, the subject for an action for paternity, or are otherwise involved in the childs life. If you are seeking to avoid child support obligations, the court will not allow you to give up your rights for that purpose. The only exception is if it is done in connection with a step parent adoption.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/12/2011
David A. Browde, P.C. | David Browde
It depends on what you mean by surrender your parental rights. If you're trying to avoid child support responsibility, that doesn't work.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/12/2011
Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law | Gregory T. Buckley
Generally, the courts are not going to allow you to voluntarily terminate your parental rights. You might be allowed to do this if the child is being adopted by a step-parent, but otherwise the courts do not believe that it is in a child's (or society's) best interests for a parent to be allowed to self-terminate their parental rights and responsibilities.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/12/2011
Glenn E. Tanner | Glenn E. Tanner
In Washington, you can quit your "rights" but not your responsibilities, unless there is someone to adopt the child.
Answer Applies to: Washington
Replied: 10/28/2011
