Legal Question in Family Law in California

How do I get a release of parental rights? A girl I dated five years ago said she had my baby and wants me to get this so her new husband can adopted the child. She said if I dont she will come after me for child support.


Asked on 11/11/09, 9:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

There is a Judicial Council form for releasing parental rights, ADOPT-225, but it only applies to native american children. There is no standardized form for general use. If she has an attorney who will be setting up the adoption for her, I suggest you offer to sign whatever he or she says needs to be signed.

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Answered on 11/17/09, 12:06 pm


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