Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

termination of rights

I have a daughter whom I have had no contact with in 4 years I don't want any contact whatsoever I want nothing to do with her can I terminate my rights, I know a judge wouldn't do it unless there was good reason but wouldn't me basically dropping out of her life and refusing to take her calls or emails for over 4 years be good enough of a reason?


Asked on 1/23/08, 2:09 pm

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

Re: termination of rights

No, your lack of contact with your daughter over the past four years would not be a sufficient basis for a Virginia judge to absolve you of your legal responsibilty for her. Only a pending adoption of your daughter is likely to convince such a judge that your parental rights with respect to this child should be terminated.

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Answered on 1/23/08, 6:31 pm


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