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    anoynomous123 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 10, 2012, 04:57 PM
    Parental rights
    Can you give up your rights for a child if both parents agree?
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    Jan 10, 2012, 05:01 PM
    No! There is this myth that a parent can just give up their rights. But its just a myth.

    Only a court can terminate parental rights and courts are very reluctant to do so. There is a sticky note at the top of this forum that explains this. Just click on the family law link.
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    Jan 10, 2012, 08:57 PM
    No, it is a myth that a person can give away or sign over their rights. And except for adoption normally the party who loses their rights still have to pay child support, ( not asked but often a issue)
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