Q: how to sign over my rights

A: I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation. Termination of parental rights is a serious legal matter that should be handled with the assistance of an attorney. You may want to consider consulting with a family law attorney in your area who can help you understand your rights and obligations and guide you through the process.

Here are some general steps you can take to terminate your parental rights:

Consult with an attorney: A family law attorney can help you understand the legal process for terminating your parental rights and provide guidance on your options.

File a petition: In most cases, you will need to file a petition with the court to terminate your parental rights. The petition should explain why you want to terminate your rights and provide any supporting documentation.

Attend a hearing: The court will schedule a hearing to consider your petition. You will need to attend the hearing and provide any additional information or documentation as requested.

Obtain consent: If the child's other parent or legal guardian is willing to assume sole responsibility for the child, they may need to provide their consent to terminate your rights.

Court order: If the court determines that terminating your parental rights is in the best interest of the child, it will issue an order terminating your rights.

Regarding your question about abandonment, the effect on your two other children may depend on the laws of your state and the specific circumstances of your case. It's important to speak with an attorney who can advise you on the potential impact of any legal action you may take.

Here are some California statutes related to termination of parental rights:

California Family Code §7822 sets forth the grounds for termination of parental rights, including abandonment, abuse, neglect, or persistent unfitness.

California Family Code §7823 outlines the procedures for filing a petition to terminate parental rights, including the requirements for notice, service, and hearings.

California Family Code §7824 provides that the court must consider the best interests of the child in determining whether to terminate parental rights.

California Family Code §7825 provides that the court may order a hearing to determine whether the termination of parental rights is in the best interests of the child.

California Family Code §7826 provides that a parent's rights may be terminated if they have abandoned the child for a period of six months or longer, or failed to provide reasonable support or maintain regular contact with the child.

I hope this information is helpful, but again, it's important to consult with an attorney who can provide legal advice based on the specific facts of your case.