Q: My 8 yr old son lives in GA with his mother and step father. 7 yr since I seen him. Can I terminate my rights. I'm in NC
They have brought up the step father adopting him. My arrears will end up being paid but they have brought it up. Only issue is when I agree the mother gets angry and threatens me with the law or to make sure she gets every penny from me. The step father is a great dad to my son and I feel it's in his best interest for the step father to be his father. I have a 1 year old and 2 year old that live with me and their mom in NC. My 8yr old in GA knows who I am but doesnt know me. He knows his step father as his dad. Can I voluntarily terminate my rights so he can adopt him??
A: Yes. You just need to file a Consent to Adoption. Once the adoption is final, your rights will then be terminated.
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