Q: How can a father give up his rights voluntary if the mother wants him to? Does someone have to adopt the child/children?
The mother wants him to give up his rights but we don't know how to go about doing it if he doesn't give them up then she is gonna continue to be a headache and threaten him with his kids because sometimes he can't see them on weekends due to working not having a sitter or because of being sick
A: You would file a petition to terminate parental rights and litigate the issues. Consult counsel to see if your situation would qualify.
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