Q: If I have a signed letter stating the farther of my daughter signs his rights away and it’s notarized is that enough
If I have on the document he is no longer responsible for any past financial responsibilities and future responsibilities and that he is signing his rights away for my daughter and have it notarized with both myself and the father of my daughter present will that be enough or is there something else I need to do
A: No, this is not enough. A father cannot terminate his obligations to his children by signing a piece of paper and having it notarized. A court order is required to terminate parental rights. A person cannot unilaterally without court involvement terminate parental rights.
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