Q: Can I get my rights back even though my daughter has been legally adopted for 15 years & I have raised her for 15 years.
My parents convinced me to relinquish my rights when I was 18. I stayed living with them to raise my daughter for 15 years. I am now married and living on my own and they will not allow my daughter to live with me. Is there anything I can do to get my daughter back with me?
A: You only mention that you relinquished your rights. Is it possible that your daughter was not formally "adopted"? If not, then you may have parental rights as they may not have even filed any documentation with the court. If they have formally adopted her then that will be a harder road to travel. You are treated as if you have no legal ties (not even as a biological parent) at that point. You would have a harder road to climb if so. With it being only 3 years until she is an adult it may not be worth all of the hassle to pursue any action at this point. Hoping that it all works out for you and your family. Good luck. 888-343-4529 #1 if you need further assistance.
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