Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
The mother of my child wants me to give up the rights to my child and I agree. What do I need to do to get this done asap
Asked on 9/13/10, 10:10 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
Before you ask how to do this you should ask can you do this. You can only give up your parental rights if someone else adopts the child. You would then sign away your rights as part of the adoption.
Answered on 9/18/10, 10:29 am
Christopher Vaughn-Martel
Charles River Law Partners, LLC
I agree with the previous attorney. Perhaps there is another individual ready to adopt, and you are being asked to consent to the adoption? Or perhaps the mother is looking for sole legal custody? I practice in the area of adoption and family law. If you would like to discuss your situation in greater detail, please feel free to contact my office.
Answered on 9/20/10, 8:24 am