Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Giving up Parentage

How can a father give up his legal rights as a parent without the mother knowing?


Asked on 1/25/00, 4:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: Giving up Parentage

All he has to do is sign the paperwork. There is no requirement that the father consult with the mother before first deciding whether to surrender his parental rights.

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Answered on 1/26/00, 7:02 pm


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