Yes since he can't do it. see link
You have full and primary rights to your children. Grandparents do not have custody rights to children over parents.
When you believe fathers are irrelevant.see link
Under most state laws, he has right of custody, if married at the time of the passing, but Kansas still has a law that allows for minor female children to be taken by the maternal grandparents. Single fathers have to file a challenge.
Why?
First problem is whether they were married, and if not, did he ever establish parental rights. Single fathers have no assumed rights in the US. If not, you have no standing in the court to file for custody. Beyond that, if you have standing, what you would be filing is a Child In Need of Care motion. I would suggest contacting the grandparents group. see link I'm sorry about your lose.
Grandparents.
They are your grandparents.
it means they teach their grandchildren how to work with their fathers and mothers
Her parents are James McCauley and Leona Edwards. Her maternal grandparents were Sylvester & Rose Edwards. Her paternal grandparents were Anderson & Louisa McCauley.
You have full and primary rights to your children. Grandparents do not have custody rights to children over parents.
When you believe fathers are irrelevant.see link
Under most state laws, he has right of custody, if married at the time of the passing, but Kansas still has a law that allows for minor female children to be taken by the maternal grandparents. Single fathers have to file a challenge.
how do i go about reliquishing my parental rights so that her mothers husband has the opportunity to adopt her in the furture
Why?
It means "the fathers of my father are my grandparents."
You don't have to let him see the kid(s) or your can
Not unless you were married (parental approval), or by court order.