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missy76 · Mar 5, 2008, 11:15 AM

I live in Texas and my son is 2 months old and I would like his father to relinquish his rights. His name is not on the birth certificate and he knows about the baby. I don't want him to have ANYTHING to do with my son. I don't want any child support from him and I don't want him or his family to have visitation rights. We aren't married. What can I do to get this? Is this even possible? He hasn't hurt/abused the baby or me in anyway, but I just don't want him in my son's life AT ALL. (he has 4 other kids.) Help Please.

this8384 · Mar 5, 2008, 12:11 PM

You could just try to ignore him and hope that he doesn't try to get involved. Unless he's willing to sign them over, then you might have a problem. The court isn't going to force him to give up anything if he hasn't been abusive towards you or your child.

ScottGem · Mar 5, 2008, 12:38 PM

There are hundreds of other threads here that ask this same question. The answer is a Termination of Parental Rights is very hard to get. Its generally granted ONLY when there is someone waiting to adopt or the parent presents a danger to the child.

Since he's not on the because (you could get in trouble if you told them you don't know who the father is) then he would have to actively seek a role in his child's life. If he doesn't you are clear. If he does, there is little youi can do to stop it, since he does have rights.

missy76 · Mar 5, 2008, 02:32 PM

Thanks for your answers and help.

Fr_Chuck · Mar 5, 2008, 03:45 PM

If he wants to have something to do with his child he most likely will be able to. Normally no, you won't be able to just take his rights away, and even taking his rights away would not take his parents rights away, many states allow grandparents to have their own separate rights.

Your best bet, get a custody agreement, limited visits ( he may not even visit) and get the child suppoprt *** it is not your support it is the child's,