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Yes you could, but it's best to do it the legal way just in case the father has a change of heart. Good luck In the US any relinquishment of parental rights must be done according to the prescribed legal procedure of the state in which the child resides.

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In most states the baby's father cannot sign over parental rights unless the court agrees. The court will act in the best interest of the child, and usually the mother is involved in any such decision.

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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.

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Yes. If he is not on the birth certificate and is willing to do so. He can sign an affidavit basically saying he does not know and does not care to know whether or not he is the father. That affidavit will relinquish all rights. That is in Texas. I don't know about elsewhere.

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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.

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No. "Signing over rights" means legal rights. Generally, legal rights can only be affected by a court decree. The mother would need to sign over her rights by consenting to a guardianshipby some other responsible adult approved and appointed by a court. That person would become the child's legal guardian. The father must consent also.

If she wants to sign over her rights to the father then she would need to consent to his court petition asking to be named the parent with sole custody. If the court approves the request it will issue an order to that effect.

No. "Signing over rights" means legal rights. Generally, legal rights can only be affected by a court decree. The mother would need to sign over her rights by consenting to a guardianshipby some other responsible adult approved and appointed by a court. That person would become the child's legal guardian. The father must consent also.

If she wants to sign over her rights to the father then she would need to consent to his court petition asking to be named the parent with sole custody. If the court approves the request it will issue an order to that effect.

No. "Signing over rights" means legal rights. Generally, legal rights can only be affected by a court decree. The mother would need to sign over her rights by consenting to a guardianshipby some other responsible adult approved and appointed by a court. That person would become the child's legal guardian. The father must consent also.

If she wants to sign over her rights to the father then she would need to consent to his court petition asking to be named the parent with sole custody. If the court approves the request it will issue an order to that effect.

No. "Signing over rights" means legal rights. Generally, legal rights can only be affected by a court decree. The mother would need to sign over her rights by consenting to a guardianshipby some other responsible adult approved and appointed by a court. That person would become the child's legal guardian. The father must consent also.

If she wants to sign over her rights to the father then she would need to consent to his court petition asking to be named the parent with sole custody. If the court approves the request it will issue an order to that effect.

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It depends on what you mean by signing over her rights. A mother could consent to the father being given sole legal custody. She may be required to pay child support. You should consult with an attorney if you want more information.

In the state of Alabama, yes a mother can sign over her parental rights to the father of the child.

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No. "Signing over rights" means legal rights. Generally, legal rights can only be affected by a court decree. The mother would need to sign over her rights by consenting to a guardianshipby some other responsible adult approved and appointed by a court. That person would become the child's legal guardian. The father must consent also.

If she wants to sign over her rights to the father then she would need to consent to his court petition asking to be named the parent with sole custody. If the court approves the request it will issue an order to that effect.

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It's not legally valid without the court.

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