How does a mom go about giving up her rights to her child?

Question

I'm adopting a baby.. from my sister.. she wants to terminate her rights asap. I'd like to give a push in the right start so there are no problems later on when the whole adoption takes place.

It's a sad but beautiful story. I'm her twin. She has a baby thats 1 and no baby daddys. So she asked me and my husband to take responsibilty of this child. :~)

Answer 1

You will need to find out what your state law is with regards to terminating parental rights.  Sometimes there is a waiting period after the parent terminates their rights, but that is typically for newborn children.  

I would suggest contacting an attorney that specializes in family law or adoptions.  They will best be able to assist you with this.  You might also want to contact an adoption agency that specializes in "identified" adoptions.  They will also be able to help you through the process.

Good luck to you.

Answer 2

She needs an attorney and counseling. Terminating rights isn't something to take lightly or do on a whim an certainly not hurried after raising a child for a year.

Why not just become legal guardians of your sister's baby instead, as her circumstances may change later and she may want to parent again. Adoption is permanent and her situation is probably temporary.

Answer 3

You need an adoption attorney.  If you live in Illinois or Indiana I can give you a name and number.  E-mail me if you want a referral.

Answer 4

Dear Twin,

You will need to Consult with an Attorney, and an agreement

will be drawn up, in a Legal Document, giving you and Your

Husband, Full-Care & Responsibility of the Child(ren).

If I were you, in your Place, I would rethink, the idea, because

the child, might still want to know his/her mother, and the

Mother of the Child, might get a Better Situation, very early

in Life.

You are the Twin. Let Your Heart Guide You, but I would not

advise that you Disconnect Your Twin's Bloodline, from the

Child.

Why Not get Shared Custody, and allow Visitation, to the

Child, AND KEEP THE FAMILY UNITY, INTACT ??

I know that you must love your twin very much, and for this

act, you would Never have Any Regrets.

Your Twin might be going through some Emotional Instability

which she might not be experiencing, at a later date, and

''might'' regret ever ''giving up her Rights'' to the Child.

Be there for her...since YOU ARE THE OTHER HALF, OF

THE CONNECTION,...TO HER.  

Sounds like she's asking you to do the Right Thing, by her...

and that is good.

But, I WOULD NOT CHEAT THE CHILD, OR THE PARENT

FROM BEING CONNECTED...for they will need each other,

in the Years to Come....

You do not have to take this advice, but It is my opinion, &

one which I would do, should I be the one in ''your shoes''.

Answer 5

That is a good question to ask an attorney and that is what you need to do.  Everything has to be set up legally.  

It's a hard decision but the most loving one.  

I wish you luck and especially her.  It will be very difficult.

Answer 6

See an adoption lawyer to draw up legal papers to file with the court.

Answer 7

For clarification, is she wanting to place a child with you that has not yet been born?  That's how I took your question.

If the baby has not yet been born, she cannot terminate her rights until after the birth.

I wish you all the best and I'm sorry your sister is having to make such a decision.