It is true that a parent may voluntarily petition the court to terminate his or her parental rights. It is also true that such petitions are usually the first step in the adoption process. But, at least in my state, it doesn’t have to be.
Moreover, it’s not just a matter of signing a waiver. Someone, CPS, the other parent, or the parent seeking termination, must petition the court, and must convince the judge that terminating the parent’s rights is in the child’s best interest. When the termination is not incident to adoption, that can be difficult. Many judges don’t want to “bastardize” the child (that was a term a judge used when I attempted such a termination. It’s not a term I would use).
I believe parental responsibilities can be terminated in Nevada, but only if a judge agrees it is in the best interests of the child OR justice. In all the other states, I believe there needs to be a step-parent willing to adopt and take on the responsibilities first with very few exceptions (e.g. paternity fraud caught in the first few months of life is an out in some states).
Good question. The states do not really want to assume your obligations for your child unless you are such a shitty parent that they have to intervene to protect the child.
It is true that a parent may voluntarily petition the court to terminate his or her parental rights. It is also true that such petitions are usually the first step in the adoption process. But, at least in my state, it doesn’t have to be. Moreover, it’s not just a matter of signing a waiver. Someone, CPS, the other parent, or the parent seeking termination, must petition the court, and must convince the judge that terminating the parent’s rights is in the child’s best interest. When the termination is not incident to adoption, that can be difficult. Many judges don’t want to “bastardize” the child (that was a term a judge used when I attempted such a termination. It’s not a term I would use).
OP has posted this in just about every subreddit they could find. And none of the posts provide any specifics.
It’s not a default as the ultimate goal of law makers is to keep people of public aid
I think op is confused & this is not a thing unless an adoption is also a part of the situation.
Right to abort… Right not to support!!!!
lulz you want equal rights. HAHAHAHAHHA No.
What states can you do this?
I believe parental responsibilities can be terminated in Nevada, but only if a judge agrees it is in the best interests of the child OR justice. In all the other states, I believe there needs to be a step-parent willing to adopt and take on the responsibilities first with very few exceptions (e.g. paternity fraud caught in the first few months of life is an out in some states).
Good question. The states do not really want to assume your obligations for your child unless you are such a shitty parent that they have to intervene to protect the child.