QUESTION
Can I give up my parental rights if my child's mother refuses to let me see her?
Asked on Dec 03rd, 2011 on Child Custody - Washington
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I willingly pay child support monthly. I don't see/speak with my child. I'm considering giving up my parental right as her father, being that my daughter's mother won't let me see her or speak with her. The only time her mother contacts me, is if she wants money. It is nothing regarding my daughter or her well being.
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Appellate Practice Attorney serving Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Law Office of William L. Spern
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Rather then give up your parental rights, you should seek an order of visitation in the divorce case or in the paternity case.
Answered on Dec 12th, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Mediation Attorney serving Bloomfield, NJ
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If you want to see your child, you should file a complaint in the non-dissolution unit of the family court and get court-ordered visitation. Public policy in New Jersey dictates that both parents get to bond with their children. Public policy also dictates that you can't change your mind and not be a dad any more.
Answered on Dec 07th, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
No you can't but you should file parenting time complaints with the Friend of the court's Office and/or file motions to hold her in contempt of court for failure to comply with the parenting time order.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 4:11 PM
You are not required if you are the legal father. If you are the legal father you should already have a visitation schedule in place. If she will not adhere to the visitation schedule then you should file a contempt action against her.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:56 PM
There are two people being hurt here daughter and dad. Your daughter needs to have you in her life. It is very important for her. Ying because you fell your daughter needs your help and you love your daughter. I would suggest that you contact a family law attorney and get a 30 minute free consultation. You may contact my office and I will be happy to discuss the issue with you right away.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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You can't voluntarily give up your parental rights unless there is an adoption or neglect petition. If you want to see your daughter, you need to file a visitation petition.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:21 PM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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You can only give up your parental rights in Ohio if another man, who is married to the mother, adopts the child. If the mother will not let you see the child, you should file in court for the right to do so.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Glen Edward Ashman
No you cannot ask a court to let you be a deadbeat dad, refuse to support your child, and make it the taxpayer's responsibility. You cannot sign away paying support and must pay support or go to jail. If you want visitation, you hire a lawyer and seek it.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 1:03 PM
It is possible to give up your parental rights. There are many things to consider should you decide that this is what you want to do. There are other alternatives as well. You should speak with an attorney about your ability in your case as well as your options.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 12:39 PM
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No. But, if there is no existing court order concerning parental rights and/or child support, you are not legally required (yet) to pay anything and you have no specific rights to see the child.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 12:22 PM
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You can give up your rights, but you cannot give up your responsibility. In other words, after you terminate your rights, mom can still get child support from you. You should fight to enforce your rights. Go after a better visitation schedule and get a relationship with your child. That would be best.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 11:39 AM
A child needs both parents. If the Mother won't let you see your child, you should go to court to ask for assistance.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
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You may be able to terminate your parental rights if there is a step-parent willing to adopt the child. A better option may be to file a complaint for visitation and request that the court establish a court-ordered schedule for visitation. If the mother denies visitation, she would be in violation of the order.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 11:20 AM
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Under Washington state law, "giving up" parental rights would not relieve you of the duty to pay child support - unless the child were legally adopted by another adult.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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No. You can't give up your parental "rights" unless someone takes over your "responsibilities" by adopting the child. If you want to have a relationship with your child, get a parenting plan in place and enforce it.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2011 at 10:17 AM