Does anyone know if in the state of Ohio a parent can willingly give up their parental rights, the other parent is difficult and will not abide by any agreements, and unwilling to allow me to bond or see the baby who is now 3 months. Old. I am a loving father, but feel this girl wanted a baby for the support money only. She didn't allow me to be involved in anyway, just called me the day the baby was born, I saw him for about 2 minutes and she hasn't let me see him since.

Yes a parent can willingly give up rights this makes way for the child to be adopted by a step mother or father. I hope your not thinking of giving up your rights just hang in there when the child is old they will see what really happened. If the mother is not beibg fair take her to court you have that right you don't need a lawyer she legally has to abide by the laws the court set into place. The court will hold her in contempt and they will keep it in the record when your child gets old show him/her the paper work because they will need to see proof that you tried to be in there life and that's all it will take for them to now what's going on but no matter what DO NOT GIVE UP. Your child is more important than her or any one else, giving up will be the biggest mistake you made sure you may not have to pay support but you you will still be a father and nothing can change that not even the court.

Take her to court.

Go to court and file for paternity. They will set up a support and visitation plan. If she deviates from the plan and does not allow you to see your child at an appointed visitation time, take her back to court and have her cited for contempt.

The first time they make her spend a few hours in a jail cell I assure you she will rethink her parenting.

But no - you cannot just give up your rights unless the child is about to be adopted by someone else. And even if you could, it would not remove any child support she was owed.

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Originally Posted by stevetcg

Take her to court.

Go to court and file for paternity. They will set up a support and visitation plan. If she deviates from the plan and does not allow you to see your child at an appointed visitation time, take her back to court and have her cited for contempt.

The first time they make her spend a few hours in a jail cell I assure you she will rethink her parenting.

But no - you cannot just give up your rights unless the child is about to be adopted by someone else. And even if you could, it would not remove any child support she was owed.

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Thanks for the info. Child support isn't the issue, willing to pay that and carry insurance, which I have tried to do but she throws the papers in my face and screams that I am trying to take the baby away. As you can tell from that one statement not dealing with a totally rational person. But will give it a shot and sees what happens

So she is not rational, this is more common than not. Being rational has nothing to do with it, court orders can be enforced, so you have the days and times you are to visit, if she refuses, take her back to court and at some point the judge will find her in contempt.

I don't think this is the right action to take. Even if you don't have the money, there are organizations that will help fathers to fight for their rights. Get a legal child support and visitation/custody arrangement and hold her to it. Make clear to her that you will be a father to the child and that she is in contempt of court if she fails to abide by the order.

Do not give up rights to your baby - many parents who are not together go through this crap, but it can be resolved and is worth it for your child. You will be glad you put in the effort when your child is older and you know what the value of the relationship with her has become to you.

There are legal aid and legal assistance chapters in every state, as well as father's rights organizations - check the internet and find some help.