How does a father in kentucky give up his rights to his child

Question

How does a father in kentucky give up his rights to his child

Answer 1

No one on here knows your situation, so they should hold judgement.

I don't specifically know about Kentucky, but in the state of TX, you can't give up your parental rights without someone else willing to adopt the child (unless the child goes through CPS).

My best advice would be to discuss this matter with an attorney.  You want to make sure this is handled correctly.  

Answer 2

It has to be done through the court.  However, keep in mind that terminating your rights won't get you off the hook for child support.  So if your intention is to try to snake your way out of your financial responsibility, I'd think twice about it.

Answer 3

In some states you have to have someone adopting the child.  For example the mom's new husband.  In other states they do allow you to do this but the court will require the child to have a GAL (their own attorney which you will also have to pay for in addition to your own) and the GAL will speak to you, the mother and the child.  GAL will then determine if it is in the child's best interest for you to do this.  If he decides that it is in everyone's best interest then you will no longer have any rights to the child and that does include child support.  It will be as if you signed the child away to adoption at birth.  I am not being judgemental like so many of these "perfect" people on here.  I realize that circumstances with the other parent are so alienating that it is in the child's best interest not to placed in that tug a war.  My husband actually thought about signing his rights over just because his ex would tell the kids he didn't want them, not tell them he called and when they came during the summer they were punished for having a good time.  He did look into this because it broke his heart for his kids.  He decided instead to take her to court for alienation and if she is ever caught doing this again he will gain full custody.  This alternative worked better for him but unless you are in your shoes I personally feel one shouldn't judge.  Sometimes being the better parent is to walk away.  Just because you walk away now does not mean when that child is 18 and out of the parents house that you could not make contact and explain the circumstances and perhaps have a relationship.  My husband had he signed over his rights was going to put the amount of support he was suppose to pay in a seperate savings and give to his kids when they were adults.  Then they would have truly knew that it wasn't about the money but his love for his children and not wanting them to feel bad constantly (for talking to him, for seeing him, for missing him, for having a good time, etc.....)  I can't say things are perfect with the current situation but at least his ex now knows that if the kids come and she hads lied to them about their dad loving them or any type of alienation, then she will lose her kids.  Best of luck for whatever you decide!

Answer 4

What a lucky child. To grow up always knowing your father just signed you away.

Answer 5

How can a father (with a conscience) in any state give up his rights to his child?