Can a father sign his parental rights over to a family member?

Answer 1

No not in Wisconsin. In all states any person that the court defines as an "interested party" and in this case the mother would qualify as such, said person has the legal right to oppose the action in question. The final decision is left in a situation such as this, to the presiding judge. The voluntary relinquishment of paternal rights is generally granted so the child(ren) can be eligible for adoption. In cases not connected with adoption the judge rules on what is in the best interest of the child(ren) not the preference of other parties.

Answer 2

A father who wants to sign over his parental rights must fill a petition to terminate his parental rights. He must establish just claim, and this does not include reluctance to pay child support.

Answer 3

In Texas yes, it call voluntary relinquishment of parental rights. and each parent can do so. As all it does is give up that parents right, it a way for one parent to do so while the spouse of the other parent adopts the child. It must be unconditional, in other words the parent can not set condition on relinquishing their right once done they have not further standing in court or law in the matter.

Answer 4

Only if he is the sole living parent. Otherwise the mother must consent and sign over her parental rights also. If the mother is not in agreement it would need to be approved by a court order. Remember that the courts do not appoint a legal guardian while either parent has legal custody. If the mother is fit and doesn't want to relinquish her rights, the father cannot sign his rights over to anyone and expect the mother to co-parent with a non-parent.

You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court.

Only if he is the sole living parent. Otherwise the mother must consent and sign over her parental rights also. If the mother is not in agreement it would need to be approved by a court order. Remember that the courts do not appoint a legal guardian while either parent has legal custody. If the mother is fit and doesn't want to relinquish her rights, the father cannot sign his rights over to anyone and expect the mother to co-parent with a non-parent.

You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court.

Only if he is the sole living parent. Otherwise the mother must consent and sign over her parental rights also. If the mother is not in agreement it would need to be approved by a court order. Remember that the courts do not appoint a legal guardian while either parent has legal custody. If the mother is fit and doesn't want to relinquish her rights, the father cannot sign his rights over to anyone and expect the mother to co-parent with a non-parent.

You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court.

Only if he is the sole living parent. Otherwise the mother must consent and sign over her parental rights also. If the mother is not in agreement it would need to be approved by a court order. Remember that the courts do not appoint a legal guardian while either parent has legal custody. If the mother is fit and doesn't want to relinquish her rights, the father cannot sign his rights over to anyone and expect the mother to co-parent with a non-parent.

You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court.

Answer 5

Only if he is the sole living parent. Otherwise the mother must consent and sign over her parental rights also. If the mother is not in agreement it would need to be approved by a court order. Remember that the courts do not appoint a legal guardian while either parent has legal custody. If the mother is fit and doesn't want to relinquish her rights, the father cannot sign his rights over to anyone and expect the mother to co-parent with a non-parent.

You should consult with an attorney or an advocate at the family court.

Answer 6

Not unless she is adopting the child and the mother is dead or has already given up any rights to the child.