How do I give up guardianship of unborn child?

Answer 1

A biological parent cannot be kept from seeing their child except by an order from the court. If the custodial parent is refusing visitation the parent has the option of filing a petition with the court to be allowed visitation and/or custodial rights. That being said, any parent can file a voluntary termination of parental rights in the appropriate state court in their county of residence. A judge will decide if the petition will be granted and if so to what extent,

Answer 2

Unless an adoptive mother is waiting to step into the shoes of the biological mother, it is nearly impossible for a parent to voluntarily relinquish rights. The state where you live usually has a public policy that promotes the situation where a minor child has two parents responsible for their care and well being. (Even if the parents no longer live together) There may other options if the child is near 17 years old. Then you can explore the appropriateness of emancipation of a minor.

Answer 3

RE: Termination of parental rights typically occurs after a finding that the parent is unfit, or in preparation for an adoption. In any case, termination of rights does not terminate child support. -

You can terminate your rights to a child voluntarily anytime by filing the proper forms with the court. However, to terminate child support the child must be adopted by someone else once you're rights are terminated.

Answer 4

I read your question as asking how to give up parental rights to an adopted child and not how to adopt a child. You haven't added enough detail about your situation for anything but a general answer. It would be important to know if there is a parent who is willing and able to take full responsibility for the child and if the reason for the termination of your parental rights is for the purposes of adoption by another adult. Courts are concerned with the best interest of the child.

Courts are always reluctant to allow the voluntary termination of parental rights unless the reason is to facilitate an adoption. They generally recognize that a child is entitled to the support of both parents. An adoptive parent is the legal parent and has all the responsibilities to provide for the child that a biological parent would have. The possibility of obtaining approval from a court is further reduced if the custodial parent is receiving any kind of assistance. Many courts do not allow it at all unless the child will be adopted by another responsible adult or the remaining parent has the resources necessary to fulfill the needs of the child.

You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in family law who can review your situation and explain your options.

Answer 5

You can adopt your child out before it is born. However, I suggest you don't do this and wait until that child is born. If you have family support or even friends that will be there for you then please take the chance of raising your child if you can. Now, you only feel this is a big problem, but once you give birth there is something inside most new mothers that takes over and it's called "bonding." Don't do something you'll regret later. If you have seriously thought about this and realize you have little to no support raising this child or don't have the money, then you can talk to your doctor and give up your baby for adoption. Once the baby is born the adoption agency will come in (and hopefully as far they are concerned) not let you see that baby after birth. However, you DO HAVE THE RIGHT to see your baby! It's a difficult separation at best. Once the baby is adopted you no longer have legal rights and may well never see that child again unless at their legal age they can come looking for you. Each State is different in this law.

Answer 6

Talk to an attorney, or to the child protective agency in your state.