[bossy63]

How would I go about getting the parental rights of my son's father taken away?

[LearningAsIGo]

I don't believe you can do anything without contacting an attorney in your area. They'll guide you through the process, court, and other issues required by your state.

[Greg Quinn]

You would have to prove that he is unfit and or a danger to the child. And that the child is better off not having contact. {Because that is usually what happens when someone applies for such a condition} And that it is not a government using self motivated attack upon him. And usually show some proof of what it is that he has done for you to make such drastic steps, Example: Violent crimes he has been convicted of, friends family witnessing abuse. It is a lot of power to give one parent full control of access and is not as common as it once was. He would be served papers and have the right to defend himself before the courts and it is possible that he could walk away with split custody. Of course your question was very brief with very little backing as to the scenario. So it is very hard to define one solid piece of advice to help you or make a decision for myself as to "would I want to help you? Not meaning to be rude at all... But details would be more appropriate when posting such a question. And how old is yours and his son? Have they had contact?

[bossy63]

You would have to prove that he is unfit and or a danger to the child. And that the child is better off not having contact. {Because that is usually what happens when someone applies for such a condition} And that it is not a government using self motivated attack upon him. And usually show some proof of what it is that he has done for you to make such drastic steps, Example: Violent crimes he has been convicted of, friends family witnessing abuse. It is a lot of power to give one parent full control of access and is not as common as it once was. He would be served papers and have the right to defend himself before the courts and it is possible that he could walk away with split custody. Of course your question was very brief with very little backing as to the scenario. So it is very hard to define one solid piece of advice to help you or make a decision for myself as to "would I want to help you? Not meaning to be rude at all... But details would be more appropriate when posting such a question. And how old is yours and his son? Have they had contact?

I do not think that you are being rude. Our son is 8 years old, his father is on drugs and is in and out of jail. We saw him in March of this year and he gave me his address and job info and then just moved and could not be found. He has been doing this to me for about 6 years now. I can't nail him down to serve him with child support. I 'm so mad that he does not want to take care of his son. I have two older boys and they are his father figures . They are 23 and 18. My son loves his father and I don't say bad things about him around my son, but my son does not ask for him any more. That is why I want take his rights away, because I feel that he has no rights now.

[Greg Quinn]

What state or province do you live in?

[bossy63]

what state or province do you live in?

I live in Pennsylvaina

[Greg Quinn]

I'm sorry to hear that he is such a loser, it's so sad when people are that selfish. I will research what the best options are for someone without legal council. But there are never any sure things when it comes to family law. Do you have any proof that he is still a user?

[excon]

Hello bossy:

I understand that YOU may feel he has no rights. But the state feels that he does. Therefore, I doubt you'll get them taken away - even if you hire an expensive high powered lawyer.

excon

[macksmom]

You would need to contact an attorney and get the guidelines for your state. In Ohio, it is a minimum of 6 months with no contact or child support then you can file abandonment and petition to have the fathers rights terminated. This will only be done, however, if you have someone willing to adopt the child in his place.

[shygrneyzs]

Here is a website for Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights In Pennsylvania:
Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights Pennsylvania -

Also a thread from the Help Desk on Proving an Unfit Parent:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family...ent-46931.html