Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

my husband lives in louisiana with my two kids i now reside in virginia.. i already gave him custody cause at the time i was homeless and couldnt provide for them but now he wants me to sign over parental rights. what does that mean?


Asked on 9/21/09, 4:35 pm

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

It means nothing, legally speaking, since no parent can simply relinquish his or her parental rights/responsibilites by signing a piece of paper. Only a court of law with proper jurisdiction over such matters could legally effect such action(termination of parental rights).

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Answered on 9/26/09, 8:27 pm


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