Is it hard to take someones parental rights when both parties are in agreement, both will sign?
102327
Depends on the state law, he will have to go in front of a judge for it to happen though. The judge will want to make sure he knows what he is signing away, and that he is of sane mind
615030
The "Convention" is actually a treaty.\n\nThe problem is that a treaty, under US Law, has more authority than the Constitution.\n\nJust as "Indian Reservations" (that's their legal name) are exempt from constitutional law, children would receive a status equivelant to Diplomatic Immunity.\n\nTheir parents and police would be powerless to correct them or interfere without the child's permission.\n\nThat's why we can't sign.\n\nThank you for your time.
671419
I think it may depend on what state you live in and if kids are in the picture.My ex just took a few things and she was gone,which was her choice.I had to refiance in my name only and she had to sign off.Sometimes whoever wants the house may have to buy the other halves part from them.I guess all in all.... depends on your states laws...
861667
I'm sure she could go to her attorney and file  a motion to change the terms of their agreement.  However, I would urge her to be cautious when it comes to the issue of having someone (a b/f) move in with her.  It's not healthy for the kids to get use to someone who may not always be around.  Have her make sure the relationship is going to last - marriage would be better.
845048
well just sign all rights over to the mother if your trying to get off scott free with no child support well you can't unless you give your kid up for adoption
188551
Might not be a bad idea to have a written consent form.  That way there can be no confusion as to agreed to what.
1187063
Man, I just went through this! If her bio. father pays child support, then yes he must be contacted to sign away his rights even if she has NEVER laid her eyes on him. If he doesn't pay or contribute in any way, when your child has gone without ANY paternal support for 5 consecutive years, then all you have to do is run it in the classified ads in your town for 4 weeks. The newspaper will give you an affidavit and you will have to sign one stating that you have not received any support from her bio. father. After that point, it is pretty smooth sailing. Hopefully you won't get an A-hole for a judge like I did... the same judge that ordered my son's father to only pay $96 a month for support <--- Please try to hold your laughter until the end of the paragraph. Thank you.
574484
Well, I don't want to be the only different voice, but since you are a minor, your father should normally be allowed to "sign" for you, as your legal guardian. Since as someone under 18 you are not allowed to sign into a binding contract
664753
You are not allowed to make this decision. The decision to terminate parental rights either must come from your ex-wife, or a court. She can decide to sign over custody, etc, to you, but it is unlikely she would be willing to do so. Or you could retain a lawyer to represent you in a court, and attempt to make a case to a judge against her.
1118905
Yes, if it's his baby.  They're married and although they may be separated, they're still legally bound.  The father has every right to demand that the baby be given his last name and if I were him, I would refuse to sign the birth certificate if anything else was put in.\n\nWhy assume the man left?  She didn't say that in her question.  She only said they were separated.  Maybe the mother is the one who left!
790428
It varies from state to state but most states any more look at it like this.  The parent in question is giving up their rights to visitation and make decisions in their child's life not their responsibility to care for the child.  If however, the child is adopted by another person then those responsibilities transfer to the new parent.
702857
Dad doesn’t have to compromise. He has every right to say NO.  You can go to court and ask for approval to move your child out of state.  You will have to convince a judge that it’s in your CHILD’s best interest to move and that it’s a significant enough reason to override Dad’s wishes.  How is you wanting to be closer to your boyfriend in your child’s best interest?  It’s not.  That’s in YOUR best interest.
1171509
This could be flipped the other way as well.  Say she wants to keep it and he doesn't. All of the sudden, he doesn't feel responsible for the child because SHE made the decision to keep it.  The whole debate is unfair, but there's nothing we really can do about it.  Utimately, the person carrying the child gets the decision.  I don't think the man could get too upset about her decision, unless he agreed to take full responsibility for the child.
225706
I am not a lawyer nor a judge. I would think that it would depend on the custody agreement between the two parties. However, I think that this should allow the father the ability to reopen the case and change the agreement in court.
13166
I am divorced two years now and get along with my ex for the the sake of my child. We both have put aside our differences and work together to assure our child is given the best environment possible. We talk about any decision that will affect our child and work it out. We are both good people, just not compatible together......we do it for the love our child. You have to!
986840
Hypothetically speaking, that depends, if the father was absent or present for that matter, and the mother put his name down on the BC, then, no.  If the mother was smart and only put her name on the BC, go for it.  \n(This is not legal advice, please consult a lawyer concerning laws in your area.)\nGood luck!
448999
There is no limit. You can sign once you both agree.