Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Surrender Parental rights?

My daughter has a child but was never married to the father. He wants to surrender his parental rights. What does he need to do to make that happen? Is there a simple form that can be notarized or must he see a lawyer?


Asked on 1/21/09, 5:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Re: Surrender Parental rights?

Unless there is another man who wants to adopt, I doubt if any court will allow it. The child has a right to child support from that man and would lose the right.

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Answered on 1/22/09, 10:20 am


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