[meggk04]

Can I give up parental rights on my 15 year old teenage son?

[oh_donna39]

Does the child live with you?

[ScottGem]

This is a legal question so has been moved to the appropriate forum from the Teens forum.

Had you explored a little more and chosen this forum, you would have found a sticky note that addresses this issue.

A parent cannot "give up" their rights. Only a court can grant a Termination of Parental Rights (TPR). And courts are very reluctant to do so. Generally they will only do so to clear the way for an adoption or if the parent represents a danger to the child.

So the question becomes WHY do you want to do this, what are the circumstances? It will also help to know where you are located since laws vary.

[meggk04]

This is a legal question so has been moved to the appropriate forum from the Teens forum.

Had you explored a little more and chosen this forum, you would have found a sticky note that addresses this issue.

A parent cannot "give up" their rights. Only a court can grant a Termination of Parental Rights (TPR). And courts are very reluctant to do so. Generally they will only do so to clear the way for an adoption or if the parent represents a danger to the child.

So the question becomes WHY do you want to do this, what are the circumstances? It will also help to know where you are located since laws vary.

Scott- Please forgive me for not having "explored" further to the sticky note section.. The reason we are considering this is that he has become
Too much for our family to deal with. He has severe emotional disabilities (we think it's due to his mother's prior drug use) and is also disrespectful
And violent at times and basically out of control. We've tried to receive help for him with little or no luck. We feel like maybe washing our hands
Of this might be the best option for everyone involved. Especially our younger children. No need to respond this time Scottie. We'll figure this out without advice from this useless website... Thank You

[ScottGem]

Megg
First, my comments on using the proper forum where meant to help you use this site to your advantage in the future. I'm sorry you took offense at it, but my intention was only to help.

As to your issue with your son, he is a minor and as such is your responsibility. He is too young to be cut off on his own and no court is going to grant you a TPR under these circumstances.

So your issue now is how to deal with him. You have said you have tried to receive help, can you expand on that? I don't want to start suggesting options without knowing what you have tried already.

As for your comment about this site being useless, you have 2 posts in one thread at this point. You received a specific and accurate answer to your one question. So how you can label this site as "useless" is beyond me. There are dozens of questions asked and answered each day here. With thousands of satisfied members.

Despite your attempt to trash this site, we still stand ready to help you.

[babysaver]

Have you called CPS and told them that you are wanting to refuse to accept your parental rights? That won't get you an easy out by any means but it will give you more resources to try to get help so your son and your family can eventually be reunited. I live in TX and while a parent can call in and say they want to drop off their troubled kid at the office and "wash their hands of them". You will not be able to. Your son COULD be placed in temporary custody of the state while your family and your son worked together to reunify your family. Also you would be expected to pay child support even if your child is in temporary care of the state.

[oh_donna39]

Useless is a gross understatement!