How can a father give up his parental rights?

No. There is no requirement for the child to have to "know" the father for him to give up his parental rights.

If the cousin is currently married to you, and is willing to accept parental responsibilities and adopt the child, then the father can give up his parental rights.

Yes, a father can give up his parental rights but he still have to pay child support.

Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption. Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption. Her biological father must give up his parental rights and consent to the adoption. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in adoption. Her biological father…

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If your asking that if you give up parental rights? If you give up parental rights then no you don't have to pay child support

No. You were not ordered to give of your custody rights, just primary residency was transferred to the father. You still have your parental rights, the same as a father, and responsibility to pay child support, whether the father wants it or not.

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The biological father have to give up his parental rights in order for you to adopt.

No. Both parties must agree before the father can give up parental rights. YES!!

The child's father is going to have to give up his rights first. You cannot adopt a child, if both parents do not agree.

No. The biological father can give up his rights and if your husband then want to be more than a step parent, who have no rights to the child, can adopt your child. Or not, that is your choice as the parent.

If I'm not mistaking. Parental rights cannot be terminated, unless an adoption is taking place. If I'm not mistaking. Parental rights cannot be terminated, unless an adoption is taking place.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

If you're ordered to by a court, then yes. You can give up your parental rights; you cannot give up your parental responsibilities.

Yes anyone can sign away parental rights, typically required in adoption situations

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

You would have to go to court for all that.

Yes, but that does not free him from his child support obligations.

Yes, a father can be allowed by the court to give up his parental rights even when the child is not up for adoption. This means he will still have to pay child support though. If you mean he would sign his parental rights over to another man, no. There would still be a mother in the picture and she would be the only one with parental rights.

He can try to give up his parental rights but he will always have to pay child support. But even if he does not give them up he cannot be forced to see his child.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

Your father would have to give up all parental rights and your uncle would have to petition the court to adopt you. Unless you father gives up his rights, there really isn't a way to force him.

I know of a close friend who has given up his parental rights in the state of Texas. <a href="http://www.child-support-laws-state-by-state.com/fathers-rights-in-child-support.html" target="_blank">

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

No. When a father signs over his parental rights, he gives up the right to visitation.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

No. You can't give up your parental rights if your paternity hasn't been legally established. No. You can't give up your parental rights if your paternity hasn't been legally established. No. You can't give up your parental rights if your paternity hasn't been legally established. No. You can't give up your parental rights if your paternity hasn't been legally established.

Convince him to give up parental rights and you give up any financial claim for child support.

Yes. He can change his mind right up until he signs the papers.

An individual has no authority to strip someone of parental rights. While the exact course of action will vary from place-to-place, and jurisdiction-to-jurisdiction, a court may be petitioned, to conduct a hearing, as to whether or not an individual is fit to have parental rights.

Yes. He can file a Termination of Parental Rights (TPR) petition in the appropriate state court in the city or county where he resides.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

The biological father have to give up his parental rights or this will not be possible. If he is an illegal immigrant he can still have paternal rights in the US. Once his rights are terminated you can apply for adoption.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

A person can give up their parental rights by signing away their child to another adult. Then this adult will become the guardian of the child and get all the rights.

No, he can't give up rights to a child that may not be his. Paternity must be confirmed before the alledged father can be held responsible for the care of the child or can request custody or visitation rights.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

With approval of the court, but this does not stop child support. see links below

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.)

If the father Legally gave up his parental rights - (signed legal papers), then he is no longer legally responsible to pay child support for the child. Did he give up parental rights so you could remove the child from the country? A family member of mine had to have her baby's father sign away his parental rights so he would not have to pay child support when he entered the military. So - once…

In general, parental rights are terminated either preparatory to an adoption, or after a trial in which it is determined that the parent is unfit. In any case, termination of parental rights does not, in itself, terminate child support.

You can give up parental rights in Georgia by signing a paper with a notary's signature also. You can then take the papers to court for it to be final.

I give up your parental rights in the state of Hawaii? Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_give_up_your_parental_rights_in_the_state_of_Hawaii#ixzz2AKwxfuZ5

Giving up parental rights does not exclude you from paying support.