How would someone sign their legal rights away for a 14 yr old (who has disowned them)? State of Ga.?
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No, after all the 14 yr old is just as you say they are ... 14.  You know that at 14 your decisions are less than mature.  Why do the same thing the 14 yr old is doing?  Be a parent, stand firm!  Prayers =)
498294
It sounds like you have a hard road to follow.  Please don't let him relinquish his rights.  From the sounds of it, your stepdaughter needs someone in her life who is willing to act responsibly on her behalf.  Obviously her mother isn't doing her job as a parent.  \n\nMy advice is similar to several others already on here.  Go to a lawyer.  Get every bit of information you can on your stepdaughter's life....police reports, school reports, teachers' files, doctor's reports, neighbor's thoughts on her life with mom...and find out exactly what is going on over there.  If you can prove that she is not being raised and cared for according to acceptable standards-and it sounds like just looking at her police reports and tatoos might do the trick-it wouldn't be hard for you to get custody, even if she want's to live with her mother.  The judge will look at what is best for her, not just what she wants.  \n\nAlso, when your stepdaughter is at your house for visitation, her mother does not have the right to show up and neither does grandma.  They can see her whenever she is not scheduled to be with you guys.  You do have the right to tell them to leave, without your stepdaughter.  There is nothing they can do about it.  Also, take the cell phone away when she is with you guys.  Tell her she can have it back when she is about to go back to her mom's house.  And if they do not bring her to your home or make her available to you when you have scheduled visitation, call the police.  I know it sounds harsh, but most states have laws about this.  Where I live, every missed visitation that my husband and I didn't agree on ahead of time cost his ex $1500 refusal of visitation ticket.  Judges don't like it when their orders are ignored.  Unless she has a VERY good reason for not following the custody and visitation agreement, she will be paying for it.  It's a way to make her realize you guys are not going to be railroaded by her and what she wants. \n\nPlease don't give up on this kid.  Remember, she is just a kid, and doesn't know what she needs.  You two are the parents, and need to make sure she knows this.  One day she will thank you for trying to make sure she didn't throw her life away by acting like a juvenile delinquent.  I hope everything works out for you guys.  I will keep you in my prayers.  :)
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First off, I hope this turns out okay for your daughter and family. I would do a couple things.  I would change all of the phone numbers to be unlisted and put the phone feature on the phones that traces calls.  If he calls and you don't want him doing it then you could press the *?? and  the phone co. trace the calls.  At least that would be proof from the phone company of all the calls.  Second, go to the police and press charges of stalking, harassment or whatever they will be willing to do and also file a restraining order against him and possible his older brother because he is driving.  If he breaks the RO then he could be arrested.  If all else fails, then go find a lawyer, prosecutor or victim advocate that might help your daughter out.\n\nI do have a question for you and maybe its something that you haven't thought about, but why hasn't someone done something about a 14 year old not being in school?  Even though he was kicked out, isn't he supposed to go to an alternative school or somewhere else?  That might be a starting point too.
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You need to speak with an attorney. Even if someone in here says they are one you still need to speak with one in person. They offer free consultations and can steer you in the right direction.I would say if the parental rights were given up then there probably isnt anything that can be done. But please speak with an attorney here.
605638
Get a laywer today!!! You need to ask them what your rights are in that state. If you get a good one, you should not have to travel down there. He can get you copies of everything you need and start procedings to get the people out of your house. If it were SC, I would recommend a good one. Good luck, wish I could do more.
1003718
I know exactly what you're talking about.  My mother and I got custody of my nephew after my sister screwed up.  He was taken from her, we had a choice: foster home or with us.  I think its completely ridiculous to not put your child with family, that's her support system.  You can talk with the social worker.  Most social service departments (Department of Children and Families, Child Protective Services, Department of Children Society, etc.)  their goal is reunification with the natural birth mother.  We wanted to help my sister get him back until she started abusing drugs and alcohol again and married an abusive and violent piece of crap.  Now we are struggling to keep him far from that, and they are pushing for him to go back, even after her 3 DUI's and domestic violence charges in the last 3 years.  Every state is different, but hopefully someone at CPS can help you and you can start on the road to recovery and 'prove' yourself and follow the case plan.  Unless they terminate your parental rights, you always have the right to petition the court for replacement.  I wish you the best of luck!!!
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YES your daughter can depending on your state and her age  either you need to get a lawyer or a child's advocate, your daughter   "Motion  The Court" for what is an "Emancipation" against her father with what your telling me it should be granted, this is what children do, it is another way of being set free from there parents or a parent, go on the Internet and check it out, GOOD LUCK also most people don't need lawyers to do this but you may need one, I am also telling you it would be best that you allow you daughter to do this on her own of course go with her but as far as you going in to the lawyer or court room no the reason are this it is up to her and her choice that way no one will say you made her do this even thought they will anyways, Hallmark made a movie called "into the night about just this" try to get or contact me email and I will help you get the movie very helpful
522491
Well you need all the help you can get, for the child's sake. Go down to local legal services and ask for help.
1091391
Contact a family attorney. Chances are you can do a petition to the courts on grounds of Abandonment as it has been 2 yrs since they spoke to him so he hasn't been in their life but basically the judge would have to give permission to change their name.\n IN MD KY and GA 1 yr with no communication is considered abandonment
797152
Unless the father wants to, yes wants to, give up his legal rights you probably won't be able to.  Along with that you shouldn't.  In any case I don't know of any state that will take away a fathers legal rights because mom is getting remarried.
807652
Your 15 year old grandson is not an adult. Any decisions made by him would have to be approved by his legal guardian. If that is you, then congratulations, if it is not then you have no legal right to him.
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You don't actually gain any new rights.  However, you could get an attorney and try to become emancipated from your mother.  You would have to prove that you have extenuating circumstances, a means of financial support while still attending school and you would have to have someone willing to act as your guardian.
107454
Look in the phone book under Legal Aid. That's where I would start. My sisters soon to be Ex pulled the same garbage but didn't get away with it.
967874
Try communicating via a letter.  Make sure that you use no language that is derogatory or that can be viewed in a different manner than intended.  Tell them that you appreciate their care for your son but as the child's legal parents you have decided that there will be no contact with the child's birth family.  You wish to build a strong sense of belonging with his (only) family and you will pick the time and manner in which to educate him as to his origins.\n\nIf she persists then ask your attorney to restrain her.
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File a petition with the court to relinquish your parental rights.\nThat dosen't sound like a good idea though.
909086
You can get this at the local county court office.  You will need to spend some money for the forms they are NOT free on the Internet.  The bad news is that in some states your parents have to agree to this.  Be careful because this could also open of a case of incorrigibility against you.\nBest of luck
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Well you got it easy. I had to go through crap, I still had to find him. You will need an attorney for that. You can find cheap ones. Mine was $400.00 but that was also doing the paper work because I wanted to take his rights away and a court appearance. You may not need to go to court, not sure on that exactly. Contact an attorney they can tell you what you will need to do. Find one with free consultations to get all the facts first. Good Luck!\n\n\n\ndp