If the court finds that the parent has been abusive or neglectful in the care of a minor child it can terminate all rights of said parent and after the time required under state law has expired the child can be placed for adoption.
If there is not an issue as described above a biological father cannot be forced to relinquish his rights to his child/children so they become eligible for adoption either by a new spouse or other involved party.
Yes you can sign over your rights. Only the courts can terminate parental rights. In this case, the child should be adopted.
Probably not. In most places, unless your natural father has lost or given up his rights and the step father actually adopted you, he has no parental rights (he was merely your mother's husband.)
Termination of one parent's rights does not affect the other parent's rights.
With the court's approval and significant demonstrative evidence.
Yes, both parents do.
No. The courts must order this, even if the father consents.
Single fathers have no assumed rights in any state. They have to petition the courts for them. see links below
Yes, both parents do.
You can ask him but not force him. If he is harmful to the child you can bring it to court and the court can take his parental rights away.
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State family court have the authority to terminate parental rights.
That is a decision made by the court. A court can grant a partial or complete Termination of Parental Rights if the judge feels it is warranted for reasons other than said parent is relieved of his or her financial obligation to their minor child/children. Generally voluntary TPR's (those requested by a parent) are only granted when a child is being legally adopted.