Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Signing over rights

I would like my son to have my last name and I want to know what kind of process I need to go through and the forms needed to have his father sign over all parental rights


Asked on 4/11/08, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: Signing over rights

A father can't just "sign over [his] parental rights." A child has a right to have a father, and you would both be taking that child's right to a father away. However, if you are married, you may be to have your new husband adopt your son. That way, your son would not be deprived of a father.

What you want is complicated, and you should consult an experienced family lawyer.

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Answered on 4/11/08, 3:53 pm


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