Legal Question in Family Law in West Virginia
Neglecting Father
My stepsons father- pays child support every month(170.00) which we dont need. Talks to Connor, six years old, my stepson, once every 2 months or 3 , sees him 2 or three times a year. His parents, Connors paternal grandparents, are extremely involved in those two or three visitations. Is there anything we can do to revoke his rights as a parent. He wont sign over his rights inspite of my wife, Connors mother, Heather.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Neglecting Father
One parent does not have the right or authority "to revoke" the other parent's RIGHT to be a parent.
Nor, does one parent have the right or authority "to revoke" the right of the other parent, "to parent," in any reasonable way, that does not cause harm, injury or damage the health, care, safety and well being of the child.
Therefore, absent a Court ordered final adoption by you of the child, obtained by due process, there is little if anything to be done, to end the disruption or distress, your stepson's father apparently causes your household.
However, it could be worse. The Father could
demand daily and weekly contact and visitation.
Which, would likly be less managable, than his tri monthly appearances.
Suggest, that the chid can be taught to put his father, and "his family," in the context of an "extended other family" member, friend or acquaintance. Whose manner, values, habits, expectations and attitudes, etc. may be expressed, or imitated, only, if ever, when the child is with them. Please note, children can be successfully and fairly easily taught to make very fine distinctions, between inside and outside behaviours.
Good luck,
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