Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Adoption

Can a woman sign her parental rights away to another person, giving her infant child to anyone that she wants, without going through state, county , etc.?


Asked on 3/21/07, 7:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Adoption

No, a parent's rights and obligations with respect to her minor child cannot be transacted away willy-nilly in the manner which you've described. Only a court of law with proper jurisdiction over the matter would have such authority---and you can be assured that it would not be done in a willy-nilly manner.

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Answered on 3/21/07, 8:45 pm


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