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Title: Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights in NY
Post by: Mom2My2KidsEN on Nov 03, 2008, 05:57:41 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible for a father to voluntarily relinquish his parental rights in NY state if it is NOT relative to an adoption?

I have searched and searched and everything I can find about either having parental rights terminated voluntarily or involuntarily all relates to an adoption going to happen. That is not the case here.

Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights in NY
Post by: Kitty C. on Nov 03, 2008, 08:52:35 PM

As far as I know (and I think this is pretty widespread), about the only way a father can voluntarily give up his rights is if the mother remarries and the new step-father wants to adopt. Or, the state may allow a parent to relinquish his/her rights, but will still require support to be paid, unless a new step-parent wants to adopt and assume financial responsibility.

Title: Re: Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights in NY
Post by: Mom2My2KidsEN on Nov 04, 2008, 06:49:52 PM

Thank you for your help!!! (http://www.deltabravo.net/forum/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)

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