The father of my 16 year old daughter gave up his parental rights. NOw I need to as well for the better being of her. I know the people out there are cruel on this advise, but no one has any idea how sick this child is and how afaid me and my family are of her. She left the house three weeks ago and I do not want her back. I do believe that any hope for her will not bee seen till she is well in her 30's. I can't make her stay home for the law is so twisted. I just need an answer.

Abused single mom.

How did the father give up his rights ( normally that just can't be done) he went to court and had the judge sign off to take his rights away ?

You will need to hire an attorney and petition the court to turn her over to the state for her own good. You will have to prove that her being in foster care will be the best thing for her.

You can't give up your rights and, like Chuck, I question whether the father actually did get his rights terminated.

But if you feel you cannot do anything for your daughter then you may be able to have her committed for institutional care.

Well he sexually abused her on visits.Yes... had sex with her. He terminated his rights. She is now 16 and I have been picking up pieces for years. Ive done years of therepy with her, and everythign else you can think of. I use love and logic for study with her. I have taken parenting classes on my own for years. I just tried to think of anything I could do for her. It's not her fault she is the way she is. She has no closure. He could not be procecuted because of all the lies she did. It's def a story you will never forget and how twisted the law is. I have a wonderful 14 year old son, and a three year old daughter and they are terrified of her. I sleep with one eye open and my toddler (which is bad) in my bed. I do love her, I just can't help and I think the State can. SHe doesn't want me. She blames me and I her anger has turned violent and malipulative. I'll go as far as saying flat out evil. This is killing me!!

I guess this question is too hard. I guess I need a miracle.

I guess this question is too hard. I guess I need a miracle.

Umm you got two responses that gave you good advice. While you can't terminate your rights, there ARE things you CAN do. Talk to her therapist. They may be able to help you get her committed or institutionalized.

Don't think just because one plan won't work, there aren't others.

I still question whether the father's rights were terminated. He can't just terminate his rights, only a court can. So did a court actually order his rights terminated? And, either way, have you tried to get child support from him?