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    Oct 9, 2009, 06:58 PM
    Relinquishment of parental rights
    I know that a parent can voluntaryily relinquish their parental rights but can the other parents request an unvoluntary relinquishment of parental rights?
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    Oct 10, 2009, 04:24 AM

    You know that? You know wrong. A parent cannot voluntarily relinquish parental rights UNLESS the other parent is remarried and their spouse is willing to adopt.

    People can request anything they want. A court will only uphold what is best for the child. Having one parent is not in the best interest of a child.

    You can detail your situation and we'd be happy to address specifics for you.
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    Oct 10, 2009, 06:03 AM

    There is a sticky note at the top of this forum that discusses this issue. Had you read it, you would not have made a statement that you "know" something it is not true.

    ONLY a court can terminate parental rights. A person cannot give up their rights unless requested by a court and generally that's only to clear the way for an adoption.

    The custodial parent CAN petition a court for a TPR. But the court rarely grants them. The sticky note discusses that.
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    Mar 4, 2010, 09:33 PM
    Sorry let me restate that.. . i know that a parent can petition a court to relinquish their rights.
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    Mar 4, 2010, 09:33 PM
    Sorry let me restate that.. . i know that a parent can petition a court to relinquish their rights.
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