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Do i have to be in court when child's father signs over rights?
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∙ 11y ago
That depends on state law where you live. It can vary.
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In Penn if a father signs over his custodial rights can he ever reverse this?
No, as he no longer has standing in the court.
If the father doesnt agree to the step father adopting my child can i take it to court?
A step-father will not be able to adopt a child unless the father signs away his rights. You can take it to court and win the case.
If a father signs away his rights for adoption and mother decides to keep child does it still apply?
Only if it has been approved by the court.
Can A father who signs over his parental rights get visitation?
No. You would be signing away your rights to visitation. A parent generally signs away their rights in preparation for a legal adoption.
Is a father relieved of his financial obligations if he signs his rights away and the child is adopted by someone else?
Yes, the courts want to see that a father has taken finical responsibility for a child and if the biological father has forfeited his rights through adoption, the adoptive father is now the responsible party, NOT the biological father through the eyes of the court.
If a father signs over his rights and the child is adopted does the father have to pay child support in texas?
Generally, no.
If father signs over his rights can you get money from the state?
The father doesn't have to sign over his rights for you to receive pubic assistance.His signing over his rights does not terminate his child support obligation.
If your wife signs her rights over to her dad do you still have your rights?
She can't do that without court approval, which is not likely under the circumstances.
What happens in the state of California if a father signs over his rights?
Terminating parental rights does not mean you are no longer obligated to support the child so you still have to pay child support. Unless the child is adopted. You will have no rights to the child at all if you have your rights terminated and the court will not give them back so be sure what you are doing.
Does a father still have to pay child support if he signs his rights over in Massachusetts?
yes
If a father doesnt want to pay child support and signs over his rights can he still get visitation?
Just because a father signs over his rights, does not mean he won't be obligated to pay child support. This will depend on what kind of agreement everyone comes to in regards to your case in California.
What are the rights of a father once he signs the adoption papers if the mother decides to keep the baby?
None, the voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is permanent. If a couple are not married the mother is considered to hold full and sole custody of said child with or without the means of a court order, until/unless a court rules otherwise.
